Dallas, TX 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.
Dallas
70.1
#1132 nationally
Madison
73.1
#790 nationally
Madison leads in school rating (8.2 vs 5.8). Madison leads in average commute (20.1 min vs 27.4 min). Madison leads in median household income ($76,184 vs $61,899).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dallas, TX | Madison, WI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1132) | 73.1 (#790) |
| Population | 1,304,379 | 269,840 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $309,590 | $432,061 |
| Median Household Income | $61,899 | $76,184 |
| Average Commute | 27.4 min | 20.1 min |
| Walk Score | 46 | 48 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | Moderate-Low |
| School Rating | 5.8 | 8.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+51.7 |
C-
70.1 Score
Dallas, TX
Big D - business and culture collide
Median Home
$309,590
Population
1,304,379
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C+
Southwest
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C
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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