Brandon, MS vs Madison Heights, 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.
Brandon
77.5
#239 nationally
Madison Heights
79.9
#100 nationally
Madison Heights leads in walk score (57 vs 11). Brandon leads in crime level (2.4 vs 7.6). Brandon leads in median household income ($89,051 vs $63,224).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brandon, MS | Madison Heights, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.5 (#239) | 79.9 (#100) |
| Population | 25,719 | 28,238 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $291,089 | $222,737 |
| Median Household Income | $89,051 | $63,224 |
| Average Commute | 25.6 min | 24 min |
| Walk Score | 11 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 2.4 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 93 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+47.1 | D+10.6 |
C+
77.5 Score
Brandon, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$291,089
Population
25,719
Crime
Low
Walk Score
11
Southeast
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C+
79.9 Score
Madison Heights, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$222,737
Population
28,238
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
57
Midwest
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