Madison, KS vs South Hutchinson, KS

Madison is moderately more affordable than South Hutchinson, with a 11.8% lower cost of living index. Madison scores 53 compared to 60 for South Hutchinson, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of South Hutchinson can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Madison is $590/month compared to $555/month in South Hutchinson — a 6% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while South Hutchinson has cheaper rent, Madison actually has lower median home values ($48,600 vs $147,900).

Median household income in Madison is $52,750 compared to $42,221 in South Hutchinson (+24.9%). Madison 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 13.4% of their income on rent, less than the 15.8% in South Hutchinson.