Eden Prairie, 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.
Eden Prairie
74
#642 nationally
Madison
73.1
#790 nationally
Madison leads in walk score (48 vs 18). Eden Prairie leads in median household income ($129,345 vs $76,184). Madison leads in cost of living index (109 vs 127).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Eden Prairie, MN | Madison, WI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74 (#642) | 73.1 (#790) |
| Population | 62,166 | 269,840 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $508,114 | $432,061 |
| Median Household Income | $129,345 | $76,184 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 20.1 min |
| Walk Score | 18 | 48 |
| Crime Level | 2.0 | Moderate-Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 127 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.6 | D+51.7 |
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74 Score
Eden Prairie, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$508,114
Population
62,166
Crime
Low
Walk Score
18
Midwest
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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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