Madera, CA vs Stamford, CT
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
Stamford
68.1
#1350 nationally
Stamford leads in median household income ($99,654 vs $61,626). Stamford leads in walk score (57 vs 42). Madera leads in cost of living index (119 vs 138).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Madera, CA | Stamford, CT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.3 (#1641) | 68.1 (#1350) |
| Population | 68,079 | 135,892 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $426,523 | $728,197 |
| Median Household Income | $61,626 | $99,654 |
| Average Commute | 28.3 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 10.8 | Moderate-Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 119 | 138 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.8 | N/A |
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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D+
68.1 Score
Stamford, CT
Corporate headquarters with urban revival
Median Home
$728,197
Population
135,892
Crime
Moderate-Low
Schools
B
Northeast
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