Fitchburg, WI 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.
Fitchburg
68.9
#1271 nationally
Madison
75.5
#449 nationally
Madison leads in crime level (1.6 vs 7.5). Fitchburg leads in walk score (30 vs 7). Madison leads in median household income ($124,575 vs $87,253).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fitchburg, WI | Madison, MS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.9 (#1271) | 75.5 (#449) |
| Population | 32,284 | 27,987 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $509,067 | $413,721 |
| Median Household Income | $87,253 | $124,575 |
| Average Commute | 19.7 min | 23.9 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 7 |
| Crime Level | 7.5 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | R+17.3 |
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68.9 Score
Fitchburg, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$509,067
Population
32,284
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
30
Midwest
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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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