Cuba, IL vs Madison, IL

Cuba, IL and Madison, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 3.9% difference in their overall index. Cuba scores 65 while Madison scores 68 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Cuba is $881/month compared to $1,010/month in Madison — a 13% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Cuba has cheaper rent, Madison actually has lower median home values ($51,200 vs $61,900).

Median household income in Cuba is $41,250 compared to $44,181 in Madison (-6.6%). 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 Cuba spend roughly 25.6% of their income on rent, less than the 27.4% in Madison.