Madison, WI vs Richardson, 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
Richardson
73
#801 nationally
Richardson leads in median household income ($94,362 vs $76,184). Madison leads in average commute (20.1 min vs 23.7 min). Madison leads in walk score (48 vs 44).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Madison, WI | Richardson, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.1 (#790) | 73 (#801) |
| Population | 269,840 | 117,435 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $432,061 | $445,040 |
| Median Household Income | $76,184 | $94,362 |
| Average Commute | 20.1 min | 23.7 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 44 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | 4.0 |
| School Rating | 8.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+22.2 |
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
73 Score
Richardson, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$445,040
Population
117,435
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
44
Southwest
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