Madison, MS vs White Bear Lake, MN
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
White Bear Lake
75.6
#443 nationally
White Bear Lake leads in walk score (36 vs 7). Madison leads in median household income ($124,575 vs $79,699). Madison leads in crime level (1.6 vs 2.4).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Madison, MS | White Bear Lake, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#449) | 75.6 (#443) |
| Population | 27,987 | 23,363 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $413,721 | $364,439 |
| Median Household Income | $124,575 | $79,699 |
| Average Commute | 23.9 min | 22.8 min |
| Walk Score | 7 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 1.6 | 2.4 |
| 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+43.3 |
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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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75.6 Score
White Bear Lake, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$364,439
Population
23,363
Crime
Low
Walk Score
36
Midwest
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