Crystal, 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.
Crystal
75
#509 nationally
Madison
73.1
#790 nationally
Madison leads in average commute (20.1 min vs 24 min). Crystal leads in median household income ($86,288 vs $76,184). Madison leads in walk score (48 vs 44).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Crystal, MN | Madison, WI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75 (#509) | 73.1 (#790) |
| Population | 21,906 | 269,840 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $323,618 | $432,061 |
| Median Household Income | $86,288 | $76,184 |
| Average Commute | 24 min | 20.1 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 48 |
| Crime Level | 7.7 | Moderate-Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.6 | D+51.7 |
C
75 Score
Crystal, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$323,618
Population
21,906
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
44
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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