Side-by-side
Madison vs Lakewood
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Madison, WI68 | Lakewood, CO56 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 68 | 56 |
| Affordability | 86 | 79 |
| Housing | 58 | 41 |
| Jobs | 66 | 56 |
| Safety | 64 | 60 |
| Climate | 75 | 44 |
| Amenities | 50 | 37 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,987 | $4,294 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,408 | $1,542 |
| Median home value | $346,900 | $548,200 |
| Median HH income | $76,983 | $85,789 |
| Unemployment | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| Population | 275.6K | 156.3K |
| Summer high / winter low | 83° / 10° | 89° / 19° |
| Sunny days / yr | 190 | 0 |