Madison, WI vs Southlake, 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
Southlake
69.3
#1234 nationally
Southlake leads in median household income ($250,001 vs $76,184). Madison leads in walk score (48 vs 15). Madison leads in cost of living index (109 vs 163).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Madison, WI | Southlake, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.1 (#790) | 69.3 (#1234) |
| Population | 269,840 | 31,137 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $432,061 | $1,321,458 |
| Median Household Income | $76,184 | $250,001 |
| Average Commute | 20.1 min | 26.1 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 15 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | 0.9 |
| School Rating | 8.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 163 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | R+5.1 |
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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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D+
69.3 Score
Southlake, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,321,458
Population
31,137
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
15
Southwest
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