Alba, PA vs Madison, PA

Alba is moderately more affordable than Madison, with a 12.4% lower cost of living index. Alba scores 65 compared to 74 for Madison, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Madison can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Alba is $813/month compared to $675/month in Madison — a 20% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Madison has cheaper rent, Alba actually has lower median home values ($93,300 vs $250,000).

Median household income in Alba is $52,083 compared to $87,292 in Madison (-40.3%). While Madison is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Alba spend roughly 18.7% of their income on rent, more than the 9.3% in Madison.