Madison Heights, MI vs Ruston, LA
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
Ruston
72.3
#911 nationally
Madison Heights leads in walk score (57 vs 25). Madison Heights leads in median household income ($63,224 vs $32,877). Ruston leads in average commute (13.9 min vs 24 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Madison Heights, MI | Ruston, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.9 (#100) | 72.3 (#911) |
| Population | 28,238 | 22,233 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $222,737 | $229,937 |
| Median Household Income | $63,224 | $32,877 |
| Average Commute | 24 min | 13.9 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | 11.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.6 | R+25.4 |
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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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72.3 Score
Ruston, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$229,937
Population
22,233
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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