Louisville, KY 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.
Louisville
72.3
#906 nationally
Madison
75.5
#449 nationally
Louisville leads in walk score (34 vs 7). Madison leads in median household income ($124,575 vs $58,924). Louisville leads in cost of living index (91 vs 111).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Louisville, KY | Madison, MS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.3 (#906) | 75.5 (#449) |
| Population | 633,045 | 27,987 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $265,579 | $413,721 |
| Median Household Income | $58,924 | $124,575 |
| Average Commute | 23.4 min | 23.9 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 7 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 1.6 |
| School Rating | 5.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+16.6 | R+17.3 |
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72.3 Score
Louisville, KY
Bourbon City on the Ohio River
Median Home
$265,579
Population
633,045
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Southeast
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C
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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