Madison, WI vs Maple Grove, 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
73.1
#790 nationally
Maple Grove
75.5
#450 nationally
Madison leads in walk score (48 vs 13). Maple Grove leads in median household income ($127,001 vs $76,184). Madison leads in average commute (20.1 min vs 24.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Madison, WI | Maple Grove, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.1 (#790) | 75.5 (#450) |
| Population | 269,840 | 71,288 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $432,061 | $430,006 |
| Median Household Income | $76,184 | $127,001 |
| Average Commute | 20.1 min | 24.1 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 13 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | 3.1 |
| School Rating | 8.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 119 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+42.6 |
C
73.1 Score
Madison, WI
Education excellence on the isthmus
Median Home
$432,061
Population
269,840
Crime
Moderate-Low
Schools
A-
Midwest
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C
75.5 Score
Maple Grove, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$430,006
Population
71,288
Crime
Low
Walk Score
13
Midwest
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