Madison, AL vs New Berlin, 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
New Berlin
72.6
#861 nationally
New Berlin leads in crime level (1.7 vs 5.8). Madison leads in median household income ($118,132 vs $94,769). New Berlin leads in walk score (19 vs 17).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Madison, AL | New Berlin, WI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.4 (#352) | 72.6 (#861) |
| Population | 60,854 | 40,260 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $378,797 | $461,638 |
| Median Household Income | $118,132 | $94,769 |
| Average Commute | 20.3 min | 22.3 min |
| Walk Score | 17 | 19 |
| Crime Level | 5.8 | 1.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+43.9 | R+19.8 |
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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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72.6 Score
New Berlin, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$461,638
Population
40,260
Crime
Low
Walk Score
19
Midwest
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