Lincoln, CA 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.
Lincoln
72.8
#830 nationally
Madison
75.5
#449 nationally
Lincoln leads in walk score (84 vs 7). Madison leads in crime level (1.6 vs 2.6). Madison leads in cost of living index (111 vs 153).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lincoln, CA | Madison, MS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#830) | 75.5 (#449) |
| Population | 54,538 | 27,987 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $645,264 | $413,721 |
| Median Household Income | $99,434 | $124,575 |
| Average Commute | 29.3 min | 23.9 min |
| Walk Score | 84 | 7 |
| Crime Level | 2.6 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 153 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+8.5 | R+17.3 |
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72.8 Score
Lincoln, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$645,264
Population
54,538
Crime
Low
Walk Score
84
Pacific
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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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