Madison, WI vs Roseville, MI
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
Roseville
78.8
#162 nationally
Madison leads in median household income ($76,184 vs $57,274). Madison leads in average commute (20.1 min vs 26.6 min). Roseville leads in cost of living index (89 vs 109).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Madison, WI | Roseville, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.1 (#790) | 78.8 (#162) |
| Population | 269,840 | 46,666 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $432,061 | $175,803 |
| Median Household Income | $76,184 | $57,274 |
| Average Commute | 20.1 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 47 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | 14.3 |
| 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 | R+13.7 |
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+
78.8 Score
Roseville, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$175,803
Population
46,666
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
47
Midwest
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