Highland Heights, KY vs Madisonville, KY

Madisonville is moderately more affordable than Highland Heights, with a 11.2% lower cost of living index. Highland Heights scores 79 compared to 71 for Madisonville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Highland Heights can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Highland Heights is $1,101/month compared to $860/month in Madisonville — a 28% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Madisonville has cheaper rent, Highland Heights actually has lower median home values ($148,600 vs $152,300).

Median household income in Highland Heights is $52,437 compared to $56,902 in Madisonville (-7.8%). Madisonville offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Highland Heights spend roughly 25.2% of their income on rent, more than the 18.1% in Madisonville.