Burlington, VT 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.
Burlington
73.4
#732 nationally
Madison Heights
79.9
#100 nationally
Madison Heights leads in cost of living index (93 vs 122). Burlington leads in average commute (18.6 min vs 24 min). Burlington leads in walk score (63 vs 57).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Burlington, VT | Madison Heights, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.4 (#732) | 79.9 (#100) |
| Population | 45,445 | 28,238 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $516,143 | $222,737 |
| Median Household Income | $62,078 | $63,224 |
| Average Commute | 18.6 min | 24 min |
| Walk Score | 63 | 57 |
| Crime Level | Low | 7.6 |
| School Rating | 7.6 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 93 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+10.6 |
C
73.4 Score
Burlington, VT
Green Mountain paradise on Lake Champlain
Median Home
$516,143
Population
45,445
Crime
Low
Schools
B+
Northeast
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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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