Madison, WI vs Texas City, 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
Texas City
77.2
#273 nationally
Madison leads in walk score (48 vs 36). Madison leads in median household income ($76,184 vs $61,359). Texas City leads in cost of living index (93 vs 109).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Madison, WI | Texas City, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.1 (#790) | 77.2 (#273) |
| Population | 269,840 | 56,609 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $432,061 | $230,169 |
| Median Household Income | $76,184 | $61,359 |
| Average Commute | 20.1 min | 23.4 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 36 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | 9.3 |
| School Rating | 8.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 93 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | R+27.4 |
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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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C+
77.2 Score
Texas City, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$230,169
Population
56,609
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Southwest
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