Madison, WI vs McKinney, TX
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
McKinney
73.5
#726 nationally
Madison leads in walk score (48 vs 24). Madison leads in average commute (20.1 min vs 30.2 min). McKinney leads in median household income ($108,542 vs $76,184).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Madison, WI | McKinney, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.1 (#790) | 73.5 (#726) |
| Population | 269,840 | 208,867 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $432,061 | $480,265 |
| Median Household Income | $76,184 | $108,542 |
| Average Commute | 20.1 min | 30.2 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 24 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | Very Low |
| School Rating | 8.2 | 8.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | R+11.2 |
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
73.5 Score
McKinney, TX
Historic downtown meets modern growth
Median Home
$480,265
Population
208,867
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A
Southwest
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