Madison Heights, VA vs Norton, VA

Norton is moderately more affordable than Madison Heights, with a 12.7% lower cost of living index. Madison Heights scores 72 compared to 64 for Norton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Madison Heights can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Madison Heights is $826/month compared to $670/month in Norton — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Norton is more affordable at $100,700 median vs $181,300.

Median household income in Madison Heights is $62,727 compared to $38,497 in Norton (+62.9%). While Madison Heights 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 Heights spend roughly 15.8% of their income on rent, less than the 20.9% in Norton.