Madison, AL vs Union City, CA
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
Union City
60
#1943 nationally
Union City leads in walk score (47 vs 17). Madison leads in crime level (5.8 vs 11.2). Madison leads in cost of living index (106 vs 201).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Madison, AL | Union City, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.4 (#352) | 60 (#1943) |
| Population | 60,854 | 65,414 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $378,797 | $1,223,080 |
| Median Household Income | $118,132 | $138,013 |
| Average Commute | 20.3 min | 33 min |
| Walk Score | 17 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 5.8 | 11.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 201 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+43.9 | D+53.6 |
C
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-
60 Score
Union City, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,223,080
Population
65,414
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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