Falls City, NE vs Madison, NE

Falls City is moderately more affordable than Madison, with a 7.8% lower cost of living index. Falls City 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 Falls City is $713/month compared to $818/month in Madison — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Falls City is more affordable at $91,900 median vs $116,000.

Median household income in Falls City is $45,750 compared to $56,932 in Madison (-19.6%). 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 Falls City spend roughly 18.7% of their income on rent, more than the 17.2% in Madison.

Climate-wise, Falls City is notably warmer with an average of 53.1°F compared to 49.2°F in Madison. Falls City receives more rainfall at 34.7" per year compared to 27" in Madison.