Ceres, CA 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.
Ceres
64
#1723 nationally
Madison
76.4
#352 nationally
Ceres leads in walk score (44 vs 17). Madison leads in crime level (5.8 vs 10.9). Madison leads in median household income ($118,132 vs $70,191).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ceres, CA | Madison, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64 (#1723) | 76.4 (#352) |
| Population | 48,397 | 60,854 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $456,636 | $378,797 |
| Median Household Income | $70,191 | $118,132 |
| Average Commute | 33.7 min | 20.3 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 17 |
| Crime Level | 10.9 | 5.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 125 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.0 | R+43.9 |
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64 Score
Ceres, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$456,636
Population
48,397
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
44
Pacific
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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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