Madison, WI vs Pasadena, 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
Pasadena
75.2
#490 nationally
Madison leads in average commute (20.1 min vs 25.7 min). Madison leads in median household income ($76,184 vs $64,698). Pasadena leads in cost of living index (94 vs 109).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Madison, WI | Pasadena, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.1 (#790) | 75.2 (#490) |
| Population | 269,840 | 146,716 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $432,061 | $218,827 |
| Median Household Income | $76,184 | $64,698 |
| Average Commute | 20.1 min | 25.7 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 43 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | 15.5 |
| School Rating | 8.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+5.5 |
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
75.2 Score
Pasadena, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$218,827
Population
146,716
Crime
High
Walk Score
43
Southwest
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