Madison, WI vs Murphy, TX
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
73.1
#790 nationally
Murphy
72.9
#811 nationally
Madison leads in walk score (48 vs 13). Murphy leads in median household income ($152,847 vs $76,184). Madison leads in average commute (20.1 min vs 32.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Madison, WI | Murphy, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.1 (#790) | 72.9 (#811) |
| Population | 269,840 | 20,920 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $432,061 | $573,140 |
| Median Household Income | $76,184 | $152,847 |
| Average Commute | 20.1 min | 32.4 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 13 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | 1.2 |
| School Rating | 8.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 133 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | R+11.2 |
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73.1 Score
Madison, WI
Education excellence on the isthmus
Median Home
$432,061
Population
269,840
Crime
Moderate-Low
Schools
A-
Midwest
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72.9 Score
Murphy, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$573,140
Population
20,920
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
13
Southwest
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