Madison, AL vs Springdale, AR
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
Springdale
70.4
#1107 nationally
Madison leads in median household income ($118,132 vs $58,924). Springdale leads in walk score (28 vs 17). Springdale leads in cost of living index (86 vs 106).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Madison, AL | Springdale, AR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.4 (#352) | 70.4 (#1107) |
| Population | 60,854 | 92,189 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $378,797 | $342,415 |
| Median Household Income | $118,132 | $58,924 |
| Average Commute | 20.3 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | 17 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 5.8 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 86 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+43.9 | R+6.7 |
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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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70.4 Score
Springdale, AR
Poultry capital in booming Northwest Arkansas
Median Home
$342,415
Population
92,189
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southwest
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