Goodyear, AZ 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.
Goodyear
68.6
#1304 nationally
Madison
73.1
#790 nationally
Madison leads in walk score (48 vs 17). Madison leads in average commute (20.1 min vs 29.7 min). Goodyear leads in median household income ($97,307 vs $76,184).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Goodyear, AZ | Madison, WI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.6 (#1304) | 73.1 (#790) |
| Population | 111,805 | 269,840 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $466,318 | $432,061 |
| Median Household Income | $97,307 | $76,184 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 20.1 min |
| Walk Score | 17 | 48 |
| Crime Level | 5.0 | Moderate-Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 121 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | D+51.7 |
D+
68.6 Score
Goodyear, AZ
Mid-size Arizona city with community character
Median Home
$466,318
Population
111,805
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
17
Southwest
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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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