Denver, CO 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.
Denver
69.1
#1250 nationally
Madison
75.5
#449 nationally
Denver leads in walk score (61 vs 7). Madison leads in median household income ($124,575 vs $85,853). Madison leads in cost of living index (111 vs 128).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Denver, CO | Madison, MS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.1 (#1250) | 75.5 (#449) |
| Population | 713,252 | 27,987 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $533,060 | $413,721 |
| Median Household Income | $85,853 | $124,575 |
| Average Commute | 26.4 min | 23.9 min |
| Walk Score | 61 | 7 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 1.6 |
| School Rating | 6.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 128 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+56.1 | R+17.3 |
D+
69.1 Score
Denver, CO
Mile High City with mountain access
Median Home
$533,060
Population
713,252
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
West
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C
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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