Madison Heights, MI vs Richardson, TX
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 Heights
79.9
#100 nationally
Richardson
73
#801 nationally
Richardson leads in crime level (4.0 vs 7.6). Richardson leads in median household income ($94,362 vs $63,224). Madison Heights leads in walk score (57 vs 44).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Madison Heights, MI | Richardson, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.9 (#100) | 73 (#801) |
| Population | 28,238 | 117,435 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $222,737 | $445,040 |
| Median Household Income | $63,224 | $94,362 |
| Average Commute | 24 min | 23.7 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | 4.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.6 | D+22.2 |
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79.9 Score
Madison Heights, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$222,737
Population
28,238
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
57
Midwest
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73 Score
Richardson, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$445,040
Population
117,435
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
44
Southwest
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