Madison, MS 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
75.5
#449 nationally
Mequon
73.1
#791 nationally
Mequon leads in walk score (11 vs 7). Mequon leads in crime level (1.1 vs 1.6). Madison leads in cost of living index (111 vs 130).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Madison, MS | Mequon, WI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#449) | 73.1 (#791) |
| Population | 27,987 | 25,489 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $413,721 | $665,026 |
| Median Household Income | $124,575 | $141,996 |
| Average Commute | 23.9 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | 7 | 11 |
| Crime Level | 1.6 | 1.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+17.3 | R+10.5 |
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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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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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