Madison, MS vs Olive Branch, MS

Olive Branch is moderately more affordable than Madison, with a 10% lower cost of living index. Madison scores 113 compared to 103 for Olive Branch, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Madison can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Madison is $1,798/month compared to $1,609/month in Olive Branch — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Olive Branch is more affordable at $269,900 median vs $334,700.

Median household income in Madison is $120,918 compared to $98,421 in Olive Branch (+22.9%). While Madison 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 17.8% of their income on rent, less than the 19.6% in Olive Branch.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (66°F vs 63.4°F). Olive Branch receives more rainfall at 54.9" per year compared to 51.3" in Madison.