Glenville, WV vs Madison, WV

Glenville is moderately more affordable than Madison, with a 9.8% lower cost of living index. Glenville scores 65 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 Glenville is $852/month compared to $1,015/month in Madison — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Glenville is more affordable at $95,000 median vs $127,200.

Median household income in Glenville is $46,875 compared to $57,073 in Madison (-17.9%). 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 Glenville spend roughly 21.8% of their income on rent, more than the 21.3% in Madison.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (54.9°F vs 56.2°F). Madison receives more rainfall at 46.2" per year compared to 44.8" in Glenville.