Madison, WI vs Parma Heights, OH
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
Parma Heights
82.7
#21 nationally
Madison leads in median household income ($76,184 vs $57,197). Parma Heights leads in cost of living index (89 vs 109). Madison leads in average commute (20.1 min vs 24.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Madison, WI | Parma Heights, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.1 (#790) | 82.7 (#21) |
| Population | 269,840 | 20,431 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $432,061 | $224,246 |
| Median Household Income | $76,184 | $57,197 |
| Average Commute | 20.1 min | 24.5 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 41 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | 0.8 |
| School Rating | 8.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+31.5 |
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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B-
82.7 Score
Parma Heights, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$224,246
Population
20,431
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
41
Midwest
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