Helena, AL 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.
Helena
74.5
#582 nationally
Madison
75.5
#449 nationally
Helena leads in walk score (12 vs 7). Madison leads in average commute (23.9 min vs 30.4 min). Madison leads in crime level (1.6 vs 2.0).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Helena, AL | Madison, MS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.5 (#582) | 75.5 (#449) |
| Population | 22,117 | 27,987 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $367,018 | $413,721 |
| Median Household Income | $107,360 | $124,575 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 23.9 min |
| Walk Score | 12 | 7 |
| Crime Level | 2.0 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+40.8 | R+17.3 |
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74.5 Score
Helena, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$367,018
Population
22,117
Crime
Low
Walk Score
12
Southeast
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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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