Biddeford, ME vs Madison, WI
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.
Biddeford
66.9
#1482 nationally
Madison
73.1
#790 nationally
Madison leads in median household income ($76,184 vs $63,261). Madison leads in average commute (20.1 min vs 23 min). Madison leads in walk score (48 vs 42).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Biddeford, ME | Madison, WI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.9 (#1482) | 73.1 (#790) |
| Population | 22,367 | 269,840 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $517,712 | $432,061 |
| Median Household Income | $63,261 | $76,184 |
| Average Commute | 23 min | 20.1 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 48 |
| Crime Level | 8.6 | Moderate-Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 113 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.5 | D+51.7 |
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66.9 Score
Biddeford, ME
Small Maine city with local appeal
Median Home
$517,712
Population
22,367
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
Northeast
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73.1 Score
Madison, WI
Education excellence on the isthmus
Median Home
$432,061
Population
269,840
Crime
Moderate-Low
Schools
A-
Midwest
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