Madison, MS vs Secaucus, NJ
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
Secaucus
63.9
#1733 nationally
Madison leads in crime level (1.6 vs 4.2). Madison leads in average commute (23.9 min vs 33.9 min). Madison leads in cost of living index (111 vs 153).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Madison, MS | Secaucus, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#449) | 63.9 (#1733) |
| Population | 27,987 | 21,005 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $413,721 | $672,685 |
| Median Household Income | $124,575 | $129,348 |
| Average Commute | 23.9 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 7 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 1.6 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 153 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+17.3 | D+28.1 |
Data coverage note: Secaucus is missing data for 1 metric that Madison has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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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63.9 Score
Secaucus, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$672,685
Population
21,005
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$129,348
Northeast
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