Question 1

Is Kenosha, WI or Madison, WI cheaper to buy in?

Accepted Answer

Kenosha, WI is cheaper. The median home price in Kenosha, WI is approximately $179,100 and in Madison, WI it is approximately $461,600 — a difference of $282,500.

Question 2

Is Kenosha, WI or Madison, WI more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Madison, WI is more walkable. Kenosha, WI has a Walk Score of 14/100 and Madison, WI has a Walk Score of 74/100.

Question 3

Which has better schools, Kenosha, WI or Madison, WI?

Accepted Answer

Madison, WI has higher-rated schools. Kenosha, WI has a school rating of 6.9/10 and Madison, WI has a rating of 7/10.

Question 4

Should I live in Kenosha, WI or Madison, WI?

Accepted Answer

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

Category	Kenosha, WI	Madison, WI
Housing
Verdict	Good for now	Think twice
Median Price	$179K ✓ Lower price	$462K
Median Rent	$977 ✓ Lower rent	$1K
Median Income	$55K ✓ Higher income	$46K
Price Volatility	Moderate	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	14/100	74/100 ✓ More walkable
Transit Score	3/100	52/100 ✓ Better transit
Bike Score	2/100	80/100 ✓ More bikeable
Commute	30 min	15 min ✓ Shorter commute
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+	D+
Violent Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Property Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Moderate	Good ✓ Cleaner air
Community
Schools	6.9/10	7/10 ✓ Better schools
Best for	First‑time home buyersFamilies with childrenRemote workers who need a quiet environment	Urban professionalsStudents and young adultsCreative professionals

Kenosha, WI vs Madison, WI

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