Greenleaf, KS vs Madison, KS

Madison is moderately more affordable than Greenleaf, with a 9.4% lower cost of living index. Greenleaf scores 58 compared to 53 for Madison, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Greenleaf can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Greenleaf is $661/month compared to $590/month in Madison — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Madison is more affordable at $48,600 median vs $83,300.

Median household income in Greenleaf is $57,500 compared to $52,750 in Madison (+9%). The higher salaries in Greenleaf partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Greenleaf spend roughly 13.8% of their income on rent, more than the 13.4% in Madison.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (54.1°F vs 55.7°F). Madison receives more rainfall at 34.8" per year compared to 28.4" in Greenleaf.