Madison, MS vs Round Lake Beach, 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
75.5
#449 nationally
Round Lake Beach
80.5
#74 nationally
Round Lake Beach leads in walk score (45 vs 7). Madison leads in median household income ($124,575 vs $83,293). Madison leads in crime level (1.6 vs 2.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Madison, MS | Round Lake Beach, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#449) | 80.5 (#74) |
| Population | 27,987 | 26,783 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $413,721 | $261,065 |
| Median Household Income | $124,575 | $83,293 |
| Average Commute | 23.9 min | 30.8 min |
| Walk Score | 7 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 1.6 | 2.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 98 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+17.3 | D+20.8 |
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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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B-
80.5 Score
Round Lake Beach, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$261,065
Population
26,783
Crime
Low
Walk Score
45
Midwest
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