Madison, AL vs Mequon, WI
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.
Madison
76.4
#352 nationally
Mequon
73.1
#791 nationally
Mequon leads in crime level (1.1 vs 5.8). Madison leads in walk score (17 vs 11). Madison leads in cost of living index (106 vs 130).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Madison, AL | Mequon, WI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.4 (#352) | 73.1 (#791) |
| Population | 60,854 | 25,489 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $378,797 | $665,026 |
| Median Household Income | $118,132 | $141,996 |
| Average Commute | 20.3 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | 17 | 11 |
| Crime Level | 5.8 | 1.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+43.9 | R+10.5 |
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76.4 Score
Madison, AL
Alabama community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$378,797
Population
60,854
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
17
Southeast
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73.1 Score
Mequon, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$665,026
Population
25,489
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
11
Midwest
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