Madison Heights, MI vs Onalaska, 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 Heights
79.9
#100 nationally
Onalaska
77.9
#210 nationally
Onalaska leads in crime level (1.0 vs 7.6). Madison Heights leads in walk score (57 vs 28). Onalaska leads in average commute (17.6 min vs 24 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Madison Heights, MI | Onalaska, WI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.9 (#100) | 77.9 (#210) |
| Population | 28,238 | 19,018 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $222,737 | $372,566 |
| Median Household Income | $63,224 | $80,296 |
| Average Commute | 24 min | 17.6 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | 1.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.6 | D+9.4 |
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79.9 Score
Madison Heights, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$222,737
Population
28,238
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
57
Midwest
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77.9 Score
Onalaska, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$372,566
Population
19,018
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
28
Midwest
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