Madison, WI vs Warren, 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
Warren
78
#204 nationally
Madison leads in average commute (20.1 min vs 25.9 min). Madison leads in median household income ($76,184 vs $61,633). Warren leads in cost of living index (93 vs 109).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Madison, WI | Warren, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.1 (#790) | 78 (#204) |
| Population | 269,840 | 136,655 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $432,061 | $202,927 |
| Median Household Income | $76,184 | $61,633 |
| Average Commute | 20.1 min | 25.9 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 44 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | 14.8 |
| 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+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 Score
Warren, MI
Mid-size Michigan city with community character
Median Home
$202,927
Population
136,655
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
44
Midwest
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