Auburn, AL vs Madison, MS
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Auburn
71.7
#960 nationally
Madison
75.5
#449 nationally
Auburn leads in walk score (28 vs 7). Madison leads in median household income ($124,575 vs $55,509). Madison leads in crime level (1.6 vs 2.9).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Auburn, AL | Madison, MS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.7 (#960) | 75.5 (#449) |
| Population | 82,025 | 27,987 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $423,354 | $413,721 |
| Median Household Income | $55,509 | $124,575 |
| Average Commute | 19 min | 23.9 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 7 |
| Crime Level | 2.9 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.8 | R+17.3 |
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71.7 Score
Auburn, AL
Alabama community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$423,354
Population
82,025
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Southeast
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75.5 Score
Madison, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$413,721
Population
27,987
Crime
Low
Walk Score
7
Southeast
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