Madison, ME vs Skowhegan, ME

Madison is moderately more affordable than Skowhegan, with a 6.6% lower cost of living index. Madison scores 68 compared to 73 for Skowhegan, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Skowhegan 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 $856/month in Skowhegan — a 3% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Skowhegan has cheaper rent, Madison actually has lower median home values ($70,800 vs $138,600).

Median household income in Madison is $43,095 compared to $46,625 in Skowhegan (-7.6%). While Skowhegan 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 24.5% of their income on rent, more than the 22% in Skowhegan.

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