Kirkwood, MO vs Madera, CA
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.
Kirkwood
73.3
#756 nationally
Madera
65.3
#1641 nationally
Kirkwood leads in crime level (5.8 vs 10.8). Kirkwood leads in median household income ($107,905 vs $61,626). Kirkwood leads in average commute (22.5 min vs 28.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Kirkwood, MO | Madera, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.3 (#756) | 65.3 (#1641) |
| Population | 29,174 | 68,079 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $469,452 | $426,523 |
| Median Household Income | $107,905 | $61,626 |
| Average Commute | 22.5 min | 28.3 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 5.8 | 10.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 119 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+23.4 | R+20.8 |
C
73.3 Score
Kirkwood, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$469,452
Population
29,174
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
37
Midwest
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D
65.3 Score
Madera, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$426,523
Population
68,079
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
42
Pacific
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