Madison, IL vs Silvis, IL

Madison is moderately more affordable than Silvis, with a 8% lower cost of living index. Madison scores 68 compared to 74 for Silvis, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Silvis 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 $975/month in Silvis — a 4% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Silvis has cheaper rent, Madison actually has lower median home values ($51,200 vs $161,300).

Median household income in Madison is $44,181 compared to $67,569 in Silvis (-34.6%). While Silvis 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 17.3% in Silvis.

Climate-wise, Madison is notably warmer with an average of 56.5°F compared to 51.2°F in Silvis. Madison receives more rainfall at 40.8" per year compared to 38.3" in Silvis.