Bloomington, IN vs Madison, AL
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.
Bloomington
72.1
#923 nationally
Madison
76.4
#352 nationally
Madison leads in median household income ($118,132 vs $46,543). Bloomington leads in walk score (43 vs 17). Madison leads in crime level (5.8 vs 7.9).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bloomington, IN | Madison, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.1 (#923) | 76.4 (#352) |
| Population | 78,840 | 60,854 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $319,851 | $378,797 |
| Median Household Income | $46,543 | $118,132 |
| Average Commute | 17.3 min | 20.3 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 17 |
| Crime Level | 7.9 | 5.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+27.4 | R+43.9 |
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72.1 Score
Bloomington, IN
Indiana community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$319,851
Population
78,840
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
43
Midwest
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76.4 Score
Madison, AL
Alabama community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$378,797
Population
60,854
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
17
Southeast
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