Madison, MS vs San Antonio, 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
75.5
#449 nationally
San Antonio
74.7
#570 nationally
San Antonio leads in walk score (37 vs 7). Madison leads in median household income ($124,575 vs $57,346). San Antonio leads in cost of living index (91 vs 111).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Madison, MS | San Antonio, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#449) | 74.7 (#570) |
| Population | 27,987 | 1,495,295 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $413,721 | $249,689 |
| Median Household Income | $124,575 | $57,346 |
| Average Commute | 23.9 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 7 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 1.6 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+17.3 | D+9.8 |
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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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74.7 Score
San Antonio, TX
Remember the Alamo and embrace the River Walk
Median Home
$249,689
Population
1,495,295
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southwest
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