Madison, MS vs Mason, OH
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
75.5
#449 nationally
Mason
74
#648 nationally
Mason leads in walk score (18 vs 7). Mason leads in crime level (1.0 vs 1.6). Madison leads in average commute (23.9 min vs 26.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Madison, MS | Mason, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#449) | 74 (#648) |
| Population | 27,987 | 35,660 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $413,721 | $513,673 |
| Median Household Income | $124,575 | $121,082 |
| Average Commute | 23.9 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 7 | 18 |
| Crime Level | 1.6 | 1.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+17.3 | R+31.5 |
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75.5 Score
Madison, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$413,721
Population
27,987
Crime
Low
Walk Score
7
Southeast
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74 Score
Mason, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$513,673
Population
35,660
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
18
Midwest
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