| Measure | MadisonWisconsin, United States Remove Madison |
|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | |
| Overall score | 6.6 |
| Connector Score | 9.0 |
| Safety | 8.0 |
| Affordability | 6.1 |
| Transportation | 10.0 |
| Car-free friendliness | 7.0 |
| Walkability | 5.6 |
| Things to do | 6.1 |
| Food & dining | 5.1 |
| Places to stay | 6.2 |
| Nature & outdoors | 3.5 |
| Scenic value | 4.8 |
| Family friendliness | 6.6 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 5.6 |
| Nightlife | 3.4 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 6.5 |
| Road-trip convenience | 6.5 |
| Train-trip convenience | 7.8 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 7.1 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | |
| Budget | $135 |
| Mid-range | $210 |
| Luxury | $360 |
| Living there | |
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 104 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | $1,470 |
| Median home price | $448,000 |
| Population | 286K |
| Getting there | |
| Accessible by | Drive Train Bus Airport |
| Car recommended | — |
| Character | |
| Best for | Car-free travel |
| Known for | Lakes & rivers, Historic sites, Shopping, Family & kids |
| When to go | Peak: UW graduation and football home weekend… |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.