Madera, CA vs Raleigh, NC
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.
Madera
65.3
#1641 nationally
Raleigh
71
#1035 nationally
Madera leads in crime level (10.8 vs 32.0). Madera leads in walk score (42 vs 31). Raleigh leads in median household income ($82,424 vs $61,626).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Madera, CA | Raleigh, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.3 (#1641) | 71 (#1035) |
| Population | 68,079 | 470,763 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $426,523 | $435,237 |
| Median Household Income | $61,626 | $82,424 |
| Average Commute | 28.3 min | 24.3 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 10.8 | 32.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 119 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.8 | D+25.6 |
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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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C-
71 Score
Raleigh, NC
Research Triangle innovation hub
Median Home
$435,237
Population
470,763
Crime
Moderate-Low
Schools
B+
Southeast
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