Madison, MS vs Moscow, ID
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
Moscow
75
#519 nationally
Moscow leads in walk score (48 vs 7). Moscow leads in crime level (0.5 vs 1.6). Madison leads in median household income ($124,575 vs $53,679).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Madison, MS | Moscow, ID |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#449) | 75 (#519) |
| Population | 27,987 | 26,387 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $413,721 | $483,402 |
| Median Household Income | $124,575 | $53,679 |
| Average Commute | 23.9 min | 14.2 min |
| Walk Score | 7 | 48 |
| Crime Level | 1.6 | 0.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+17.3 | R+8.0 |
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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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75 Score
Moscow, ID
Small Idaho city with local appeal
Median Home
$483,402
Population
26,387
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
48
West
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