Madison, GA vs Walnut Grove, GA

Walnut Grove is moderately more affordable than Madison, with a 6.7% lower cost of living index. Madison scores 95 compared to 89 for Walnut Grove, 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 $1,167/month in Walnut Grove — a 3% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Madison has cheaper rent, Walnut Grove actually has lower median home values ($225,800 vs $313,100).

Median household income in Madison is $79,133 compared to $81,823 in Walnut Grove (-3.3%). Walnut Grove offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Madison spend roughly 17.1% of their income on rent, less than the 17.1% in Walnut Grove.