Madison Heights, MI vs Woodridge, IL
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
Woodridge
72.7
#852 nationally
Woodridge leads in crime level (1.6 vs 7.6). Madison Heights leads in walk score (57 vs 32). Woodridge leads in median household income ($95,756 vs $63,224).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Madison Heights, MI | Woodridge, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.9 (#100) | 72.7 (#852) |
| Population | 28,238 | 33,566 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $222,737 | $418,284 |
| Median Household Income | $63,224 | $95,756 |
| Average Commute | 24 min | 31.2 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.6 | D+13.3 |
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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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72.7 Score
Woodridge, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$418,284
Population
33,566
Crime
Low
Walk Score
32
Midwest
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