Madison, WI vs Minneapolis, MN: where should you move?
Madison: Lakes, university, quality of life; hard winters. Minneapolis: Superb parks and healthcare; winter is the price.
Dimension
Madison
Minneapolis
Median home price
$455K
$396K
Effective property tax
1.61%
1.11%
Tax friendliness
5/10
4/10
Winter mildness
2/10
2/10
Summer comfort
9/10
8/10
Walkability
6/10
6/10
Outdoor access
7/10
8/10
Culture & food
7/10
8/10
Healthcare
10/10
9/10
Airport connectivity
6/10
9/10
Schools
8/10
8/10
Safety
7/10
6/10
Hazard safety (10 = lowest risk)
9/10
8/10
Growth trajectory
8/10
4/10
Pick Madison if your priorities lean: Tax friendliness, Summer comfort, Healthcare, Safety. Pick Minneapolis if they lean: Median home price, Effective property tax, Outdoor access, Culture & food. There is no universal winner — only a winner for your weights.