Delano, CA vs Madison, MS
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.
Delano
70.6
#1087 nationally
Madison
75.5
#449 nationally
Madison leads in crime level (1.6 vs 9.4). Delano leads in walk score (35 vs 7). Madison leads in median household income ($124,575 vs $53,639).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Delano, CA | Madison, MS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.6 (#1087) | 75.5 (#449) |
| Population | 51,500 | 27,987 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $335,883 | $413,721 |
| Median Household Income | $53,639 | $124,575 |
| Average Commute | 20.2 min | 23.9 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 7 |
| Crime Level | 9.4 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 114 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.1 | R+17.3 |
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70.6 Score
Delano, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$335,883
Population
51,500
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
Pacific
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75.5 Score
Madison, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$413,721
Population
27,987
Crime
Low
Walk Score
7
Southeast
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