Annawan, IL vs Madison, IL

Annawan is moderately more affordable than Madison, with a 13% lower cost of living index. Annawan scores 59 compared to 68 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 Annawan is $550/month compared to $1,010/month in Madison — a 46% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Annawan has cheaper rent, Madison actually has lower median home values ($51,200 vs $138,200).

Median household income in Annawan is $71,250 compared to $44,181 in Madison (+61.3%). Annawan offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Annawan spend roughly 9.3% of their income on rent, less than the 27.4% in Madison.