Madison, WI vs New Brighton, MN
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
New Brighton
75.6
#440 nationally
Madison leads in walk score (48 vs 35). New Brighton leads in median household income ($84,707 vs $76,184). Madison leads in average commute (20.1 min vs 20.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Madison, WI | New Brighton, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.1 (#790) | 75.6 (#440) |
| Population | 269,840 | 22,228 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $432,061 | $389,217 |
| Median Household Income | $76,184 | $84,707 |
| Average Commute | 20.1 min | 20.9 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 35 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | 2.5 |
| School Rating | 8.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+43.3 |
C
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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C
75.6 Score
New Brighton, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$389,217
Population
22,228
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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