Chapmanville, WV vs Madison, WV

Chapmanville is moderately more affordable than Madison, with a 8.7% lower cost of living index. Chapmanville scores 66 compared to 72 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 Chapmanville is $566/month compared to $1,015/month in Madison — a 44% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Chapmanville has cheaper rent, Madison actually has lower median home values ($127,200 vs $216,700).

Median household income in Chapmanville is $35,655 compared to $57,073 in Madison (-37.5%). 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 Chapmanville spend roughly 19% of their income on rent, less than the 21.3% in Madison.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (56.2°F vs 56.2°F). Madison receives more rainfall at 46.2" per year compared to 46.2" in Chapmanville.