Denton, 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.
Denton
72.8
#822 nationally
Madison
73.1
#790 nationally
Madison leads in walk score (48 vs 34). Madison leads in average commute (20.1 min vs 24.7 min). Madison leads in median household income ($76,184 vs $71,921).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Denton, TX | Madison, WI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#822) | 73.1 (#790) |
| Population | 158,349 | 269,840 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $350,224 | $432,061 |
| Median Household Income | $71,921 | $76,184 |
| Average Commute | 24.7 min | 20.1 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 48 |
| Crime Level | 5.6 | Moderate-Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.2 | D+51.7 |
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72.8 Score
Denton, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$350,224
Population
158,349
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
34
Southwest
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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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