Madison, MS vs Woodridge, 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
Woodridge
72.7
#852 nationally
Woodridge leads in walk score (32 vs 7). Madison leads in average commute (23.9 min vs 31.2 min). Madison leads in median household income ($124,575 vs $95,756).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Madison, MS | Woodridge, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#449) | 72.7 (#852) |
| Population | 27,987 | 33,566 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $413,721 | $418,284 |
| Median Household Income | $124,575 | $95,756 |
| Average Commute | 23.9 min | 31.2 min |
| Walk Score | 7 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+17.3 | D+13.3 |
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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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72.7 Score
Woodridge, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$418,284
Population
33,566
Crime
Low
Walk Score
32
Midwest
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