Madison, IL vs Rockton, IL

Madison is moderately more affordable than Rockton, with a 10.4% lower cost of living index. Madison scores 68 compared to 76 for Rockton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Rockton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Madison is $1,010/month compared to $864/month in Rockton — a 17% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Rockton has cheaper rent, Madison actually has lower median home values ($51,200 vs $222,100).

Median household income in Madison is $44,181 compared to $109,333 in Rockton (-59.6%). While Rockton 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 27.4% of their income on rent, more than the 9.5% in Rockton.

Climate-wise, Madison is notably warmer with an average of 56.5°F compared to 49.4°F in Rockton. Madison receives more rainfall at 40.8" per year compared to 37.2" in Rockton.