Madison, MS vs Santa Clara, 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
Santa Clara
65.7
#1617 nationally
Santa Clara leads in walk score (58 vs 7). Madison leads in crime level (1.6 vs 5.0). Madison leads in cost of living index (111 vs 241).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Madison, MS | Santa Clara, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#449) | 65.7 (#1617) |
| Population | 27,987 | 131,062 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $413,721 | $1,680,833 |
| Median Household Income | $124,575 | $165,352 |
| Average Commute | 23.9 min | 23.6 min |
| Walk Score | 7 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 1.6 | 5.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 241 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+17.3 | D+40.0 |
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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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65.7 Score
Santa Clara, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,680,833
Population
131,062
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
58
Pacific
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