Verdict
Madison leads on Educational Attainment, while Meridian leads on Affordability, Safety.
Score Comparison
Affordability
WI
66
ID
67
✓ winsEducational Attainment
WI
94
✓ winsID
76
Safety
WI
72
ID
90
✓ winsWeather
WI
—
ID
—
Livability
WI
77
ID
77
Full Comparison
| Metric | Madison | Meridian |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 268,516 | 119,872 |
| Median Income | $74,895 | $93,296 ✓ |
| Median Rent | $1,291 ✓ | $1,548 |
| Median Home Value | $326,600 ✓ | $425,800 |
| Median Age | 32 | 37 |
| HS Graduation | 96% | 96% ✓ |
| Bachelor's+ | 59% ✓ | 44% |
| Broadband Access | 90% | 95% ✓ |
| Homeownership | 47% | 76% ✓ |
| Avg Commute | 21 min ✓ | 23 min |
| Violent Crime (per 1k) | 3.07 | 1.51 ✓ |
| Property Crime (per 1k) | 24.18 | 6.60 ✓ |
| Avg Temperature | N/A | N/A |
| Sunny Days | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Snowfall | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Rainfall | N/A | N/A |