Madison, AL vs Post Falls, ID
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.
Madison
76.4
#352 nationally
Post Falls
67.7
#1396 nationally
Madison leads in median household income ($118,132 vs $71,042). Post Falls leads in crime level (4.2 vs 5.8). Post Falls leads in walk score (23 vs 17).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Madison, AL | Post Falls, ID |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.4 (#352) | 67.7 (#1396) |
| Population | 60,854 | 44,798 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $378,797 | $533,761 |
| Median Household Income | $118,132 | $71,042 |
| Average Commute | 20.3 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | 17 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 5.8 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+43.9 | R+51.8 |
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76.4 Score
Madison, AL
Alabama community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$378,797
Population
60,854
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
17
Southeast
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D+
67.7 Score
Post Falls, ID
Small Idaho city with local appeal
Median Home
$533,761
Population
44,798
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
23
West
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