Helena, AL vs Madison Heights, MI
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.
Helena
74.5
#582 nationally
Madison Heights
79.9
#100 nationally
Madison Heights leads in walk score (57 vs 12). Helena leads in crime level (2.0 vs 7.6). Helena leads in median household income ($107,360 vs $63,224).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Helena, AL | Madison Heights, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.5 (#582) | 79.9 (#100) |
| Population | 22,117 | 28,238 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $367,018 | $222,737 |
| Median Household Income | $107,360 | $63,224 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 24 min |
| Walk Score | 12 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 2.0 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 93 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+40.8 | D+10.6 |
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74.5 Score
Helena, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$367,018
Population
22,117
Crime
Low
Walk Score
12
Southeast
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79.9 Score
Madison Heights, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$222,737
Population
28,238
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
57
Midwest
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