Lennox, SD vs Madison, SD

Lennox, SD and Madison, SD have a very similar cost of living, with only a 4.3% difference in their overall index. Lennox scores 77 while Madison scores 74 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Lennox is $925/month compared to $874/month in Madison — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Madison is more affordable at $191,400 median vs $210,800.

Median household income in Lennox is $76,477 compared to $62,180 in Madison (+23%). While Lennox is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lennox spend roughly 14.5% of their income on rent, less than the 16.9% in Madison.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (47.4°F vs 45.1°F). Madison receives more rainfall at 29.6" per year compared to 27.8" in Lennox.