Duarte, CA vs Madison, AL
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.
Duarte
63.7
#1745 nationally
Madison
76.4
#352 nationally
Duarte leads in walk score (48 vs 17). Madison leads in average commute (20.3 min vs 30 min). Madison leads in cost of living index (106 vs 154).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Duarte, CA | Madison, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.7 (#1745) | 76.4 (#352) |
| Population | 23,131 | 60,854 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $797,218 | $378,797 |
| Median Household Income | $93,908 | $118,132 |
| Average Commute | 30 min | 20.3 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 17 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 5.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 154 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+43.9 |
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63.7 Score
Duarte, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$797,218
Population
23,131
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
48
Pacific
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76.4 Score
Madison, AL
Alabama community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$378,797
Population
60,854
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
17
Southeast
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