Brooklyn Center, MN vs Madison, WI
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.
Brooklyn Center
69.6
#1181 nationally
Madison
73.1
#790 nationally
Madison leads in walk score (48 vs 31). Madison leads in average commute (20.1 min vs 23.3 min). Madison leads in median household income ($76,184 vs $70,692).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brooklyn Center, MN | Madison, WI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.6 (#1181) | 73.1 (#790) |
| Population | 31,688 | 269,840 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $302,111 | $432,061 |
| Median Household Income | $70,692 | $76,184 |
| Average Commute | 23.3 min | 20.1 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 48 |
| Crime Level | 18.6 | Moderate-Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.6 | D+51.7 |
D+
69.6 Score
Brooklyn Center, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$302,111
Population
31,688
Crime
High
Walk Score
31
Midwest
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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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