Madison, WI vs St. Clair Shores, MI
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Madison
73.1
#790 nationally
St. Clair Shores
80.1
#93 nationally
Madison leads in average commute (20.1 min vs 27.2 min). St. Clair Shores leads in cost of living index (94 vs 109). Madison leads in median household income ($76,184 vs $71,481).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Madison, WI | St. Clair Shores, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.1 (#790) | 80.1 (#93) |
| Population | 269,840 | 57,548 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $432,061 | $236,247 |
| Median Household Income | $76,184 | $71,481 |
| Average Commute | 20.1 min | 27.2 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 47 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | 5.1 |
| School Rating | 8.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 94 |
| 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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B-
80.1 Score
St. Clair Shores, MI
Michigan community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$236,247
Population
57,548
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
47
Midwest
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