Madison, WI vs Tavares, FL
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
Tavares
70.7
#1079 nationally
Madison leads in median household income ($76,184 vs $54,271). Madison leads in average commute (20.1 min vs 26.4 min). Tavares leads in cost of living index (99 vs 109).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Madison, WI | Tavares, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.1 (#790) | 70.7 (#1079) |
| Population | 269,840 | 21,061 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $432,061 | $311,089 |
| Median Household Income | $76,184 | $54,271 |
| Average Commute | 20.1 min | 26.4 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | N/A |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | 1.8 |
| School Rating | 8.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | R+24.7 |
Data coverage note: Tavares is missing data for 1 metric that Madison has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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70.7 Score
Tavares, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$311,089
Population
21,061
Crime
Low
Median Income
$54,271
Southeast
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