Madison, WI vs Winter Park, 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
Winter Park
72.4
#900 nationally
Madison leads in cost of living index (109 vs 139). Winter Park leads in median household income ($96,563 vs $76,184). Madison leads in average commute (20.1 min vs 23.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Madison, WI | Winter Park, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.1 (#790) | 72.4 (#900) |
| Population | 269,840 | 29,894 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $432,061 | $469,253 |
| Median Household Income | $76,184 | $96,563 |
| Average Commute | 20.1 min | 23.1 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 44 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | 5.6 |
| School Rating | 8.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 139 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+13.6 |
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-
72.4 Score
Winter Park, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$469,253
Population
29,894
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
44
Southeast
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