Cambridge, OH vs Madison, OH

Cambridge is moderately more affordable than Madison, with a 14.6% lower cost of living index. Cambridge scores 64 compared to 75 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 Cambridge is $743/month compared to $888/month in Madison — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Cambridge is more affordable at $116,000 median vs $190,900.

Median household income in Cambridge is $37,900 compared to $95,313 in Madison (-60.2%). 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 Cambridge spend roughly 23.5% of their income on rent, more than the 11.2% in Madison.

Climate-wise, Cambridge is notably warmer with an average of 52.9°F compared to 48.9°F in Madison. Cambridge receives more rainfall at 38.6" per year compared to 37.1" in Madison.