Bloomfield, NE vs Madison, NE

Bloomfield is moderately more affordable than Madison, with a 9.3% lower cost of living index. Bloomfield scores 60 compared to 66 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 Bloomfield is $717/month compared to $818/month in Madison — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bloomfield is more affordable at $78,500 median vs $116,000.

Median household income in Bloomfield is $58,500 compared to $56,932 in Madison (+2.8%). Bloomfield offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Bloomfield spend roughly 14.7% of their income on rent, less than the 17.2% in Madison.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (48.7°F vs 49.2°F). Bloomfield receives more rainfall at 28.7" per year compared to 27" in Madison.