Madison, MS vs Pleasanton, 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
75.5
#449 nationally
Pleasanton
64.1
#1720 nationally
Pleasanton leads in walk score (42 vs 7). Madison leads in cost of living index (111 vs 231). Madison leads in crime level (1.6 vs 3.2).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Madison, MS | Pleasanton, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#449) | 64.1 (#1720) |
| Population | 27,987 | 74,653 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $413,721 | $1,530,327 |
| Median Household Income | $124,575 | $181,639 |
| Average Commute | 23.9 min | 34.3 min |
| Walk Score | 7 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 1.6 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 231 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+17.3 | D+53.6 |
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75.5 Score
Madison, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$413,721
Population
27,987
Crime
Low
Walk Score
7
Southeast
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64.1 Score
Pleasanton, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,530,327
Population
74,653
Crime
Low
Walk Score
42
Pacific
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