Chamberlain, SD vs Madison, SD

Chamberlain is moderately more affordable than Madison, with a 7.5% lower cost of living index. Chamberlain scores 68 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 Chamberlain is $682/month compared to $874/month in Madison — a 22% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Chamberlain has cheaper rent, Madison actually has lower median home values ($191,400 vs $195,300).

Median household income in Chamberlain is $75,000 compared to $62,180 in Madison (+20.6%). Chamberlain offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Chamberlain spend roughly 10.9% of their income on rent, less than the 16.9% in Madison.

Climate-wise, Chamberlain is notably warmer with an average of 48.2°F compared to 45.1°F in Madison. Madison receives more rainfall at 29.6" per year compared to 20.4" in Chamberlain.