Central, LA 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.
Madison
75.5
#449 nationally
Madison leads in crime level (1.6 vs 7.1). Madison leads in median household income ($124,575 vs $82,714). Madison leads in average commute (23.9 min vs 30.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Central, LA | Madison, MS |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,781 | 27,987 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $413,721 |
| Median Household Income | $82,714 | $124,575 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 23.9 min |
| Walk Score | 7 | 7 |
| Crime Level | 7.1 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+11.1 | R+17.3 |
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Score
Central, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Population
29,781
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
7
Median Income
$82,714
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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