Crooksville, OH vs New Madison, OH

Crooksville is moderately more affordable than New Madison, with a 7.2% lower cost of living index. Crooksville scores 62 compared to 67 for New Madison, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of New Madison can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Crooksville is $694/month compared to $850/month in New Madison — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Crooksville is more affordable at $94,800 median vs $107,800.

Median household income in Crooksville is $45,313 compared to $64,688 in New Madison (-30%). While New 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 Crooksville spend roughly 18.4% of their income on rent, more than the 15.8% in New Madison.