Madison, GA vs Rincon, GA

Rincon is moderately more affordable than Madison, with a 5.3% lower cost of living index. Madison scores 95 compared to 90 for Rincon, 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 Madison is $1,128/month compared to $1,248/month in Rincon — a 10% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Madison has cheaper rent, Rincon actually has lower median home values ($230,300 vs $313,100).

Median household income in Madison is $79,133 compared to $75,250 in Rincon (+5.2%). The higher salaries in Madison partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Madison spend roughly 17.1% of their income on rent, less than the 19.9% in Rincon.