Madison, AL vs Westbrook, ME
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
Westbrook
71
#1039 nationally
Westbrook leads in walk score (31 vs 17). Madison leads in median household income ($118,132 vs $81,198). Westbrook leads in crime level (4.8 vs 5.8).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Madison, AL | Westbrook, ME |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.4 (#352) | 71 (#1039) |
| Population | 60,854 | 20,564 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $378,797 | $464,730 |
| Median Household Income | $118,132 | $81,198 |
| Average Commute | 20.3 min | 20.9 min |
| Walk Score | 17 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 5.8 | 4.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+43.9 | D+36.3 |
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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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71 Score
Westbrook, ME
Small Maine city with local appeal
Median Home
$464,730
Population
20,564
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
31
Northeast
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