Madison, AL vs South Milwaukee, 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.
Madison
76.4
#352 nationally
South Milwaukee
74.6
#576 nationally
South Milwaukee leads in walk score (45 vs 17). Madison leads in median household income ($118,132 vs $68,801). South Milwaukee leads in crime level (4.3 vs 5.8).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Madison, AL | South Milwaukee, WI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.4 (#352) | 74.6 (#576) |
| Population | 60,854 | 20,211 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $378,797 | $314,983 |
| Median Household Income | $118,132 | $68,801 |
| Average Commute | 20.3 min | 26.5 min |
| Walk Score | 17 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 5.8 | 4.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+43.9 | D+38.5 |
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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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74.6 Score
South Milwaukee, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$314,983
Population
20,211
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
45
Midwest
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