Madison, MS vs Sun Prairie, WI
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
Sun Prairie
72
#939 nationally
Sun Prairie leads in walk score (33 vs 7). Madison leads in crime level (1.6 vs 5.1). Madison leads in median household income ($124,575 vs $90,384).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Madison, MS | Sun Prairie, WI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#449) | 72 (#939) |
| Population | 27,987 | 37,890 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $413,721 | $447,925 |
| Median Household Income | $124,575 | $90,384 |
| Average Commute | 23.9 min | 22.5 min |
| Walk Score | 7 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 1.6 | 5.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+17.3 | D+51.7 |
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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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72 Score
Sun Prairie, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$447,925
Population
37,890
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
33
Midwest
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