Blaine, MN 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.
Blaine
75.2
#481 nationally
Madison
73.1
#790 nationally
Madison leads in walk score (48 vs 23). Blaine leads in median household income ($100,659 vs $76,184). Madison leads in average commute (20.1 min vs 25 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Blaine, MN | Madison, WI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.2 (#481) | 73.1 (#790) |
| Population | 73,774 | 269,840 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $386,572 | $432,061 |
| Median Household Income | $100,659 | $76,184 |
| Average Commute | 25 min | 20.1 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 48 |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | Moderate-Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.4 | D+51.7 |
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75.2 Score
Blaine, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$386,572
Population
73,774
Crime
Low
Walk Score
23
Midwest
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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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