Madison, MS vs Smyrna, TN
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
Smyrna
67.9
#1374 nationally
Madison leads in crime level (1.6 vs 7.6). Smyrna leads in walk score (20 vs 7). Madison leads in median household income ($124,575 vs $76,115).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Madison, MS | Smyrna, TN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#449) | 67.9 (#1374) |
| Population | 27,987 | 57,418 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $413,721 | $406,036 |
| Median Household Income | $124,575 | $76,115 |
| Average Commute | 23.9 min | 26.3 min |
| Walk Score | 7 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 1.6 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+17.3 | R+21.8 |
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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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67.9 Score
Smyrna, TN
Tennessee community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$406,036
Population
57,418
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
20
Southeast
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