Dunbar, WV vs Madison, WV

Dunbar is moderately more affordable than Madison, with a 5.3% lower cost of living index. Dunbar scores 69 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 Dunbar is $904/month compared to $1,015/month in Madison — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Dunbar is more affordable at $121,100 median vs $127,200.

Median household income in Dunbar is $54,647 compared to $57,073 in Madison (-4.3%). The higher salaries in Madison partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Dunbar spend roughly 19.9% 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 Dunbar.