Galatia, IL vs Madison, IL

Galatia is moderately more affordable than Madison, with a 8.9% lower cost of living index. Galatia scores 62 compared to 68 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 Galatia is $725/month compared to $1,010/month in Madison — a 28% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Galatia has cheaper rent, Madison actually has lower median home values ($51,200 vs $78,600).

Median household income in Galatia is $49,938 compared to $44,181 in Madison (+13%). Galatia offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Galatia spend roughly 17.4% of their income on rent, less than the 27.4% in Madison.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (56.4°F vs 56.5°F). Galatia receives more rainfall at 44" per year compared to 40.8" in Madison.