Germantown, WI 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.
Germantown
73.4
#737 nationally
Madison
75.5
#449 nationally
Germantown leads in walk score (22 vs 7). Madison leads in median household income ($124,575 vs $101,554). Germantown leads in average commute (22.2 min vs 23.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Germantown, WI | Madison, MS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.4 (#737) | 75.5 (#449) |
| Population | 21,020 | 27,987 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $465,020 | $413,721 |
| Median Household Income | $101,554 | $124,575 |
| Average Commute | 22.2 min | 23.9 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 7 |
| Crime Level | 1.7 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+36.3 | R+17.3 |
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73.4 Score
Germantown, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$465,020
Population
21,020
Crime
Low
Walk Score
22
Midwest
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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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