Madison, ME vs Old Town, ME

Madison is moderately more affordable than Old Town, with a 13.1% lower cost of living index. Madison scores 68 compared to 78 for Old Town, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Old Town can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Madison is $880/month compared to $1,014/month in Old Town — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Madison is more affordable at $70,800 median vs $183,200.

Median household income in Madison is $43,095 compared to $49,329 in Old Town (-12.6%). The higher salaries in Old Town partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Madison spend roughly 24.5% of their income on rent, less than the 24.7% in Old Town.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (46.1°F vs 43.2°F). Old Town receives more rainfall at 44.4" per year compared to 41.8" in Madison.