Madison, AR vs Valley Springs, AR

Madison, AR and Valley Springs, AR have a very similar cost of living, with only a 4.3% difference in their overall index. Madison scores 61 while Valley Springs scores 64 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 Madison is $845/month compared to $813/month in Valley Springs — a 4% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Valley Springs has cheaper rent, Madison actually has lower median home values ($57,200 vs $102,300).

Median household income in Madison is $60,809 compared to $69,141 in Valley Springs (-12.1%). While Valley Springs is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Madison spend roughly 16.7% of their income on rent, more than the 14.1% in Valley Springs.