Madison, MN vs Pennock, MN

Madison is moderately more affordable than Pennock, with a 10.6% lower cost of living index. Madison scores 70 compared to 78 for Pennock, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Pennock can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Madison is $920/month compared to $1,098/month in Pennock — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Madison is more affordable at $104,600 median vs $140,500.

Median household income in Madison is $56,435 compared to $68,846 in Pennock (-18%). While Pennock 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 19.6% of their income on rent, more than the 19.1% in Pennock.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (43°F vs 45.4°F). Pennock receives more rainfall at 28" per year compared to 22.7" in Madison.