Chappell, NE vs Madison, NE

Chappell is moderately more affordable than Madison, with a 7.6% lower cost of living index. Chappell scores 61 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 Chappell is $727/month compared to $818/month in Madison — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Chappell is more affordable at $88,000 median vs $116,000.

Median household income in Chappell is $54,758 compared to $56,932 in Madison (-3.8%). The higher salaries in Madison partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Chappell spend roughly 15.9% of their income on rent, less than the 17.2% in Madison.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (48.5°F vs 49.2°F). Madison receives more rainfall at 27" per year compared to 15.8" in Chappell.