Madison, NE vs Oshkosh, NE

Oshkosh is moderately more affordable than Madison, with a 6.6% lower cost of living index. Madison scores 66 compared to 62 for Oshkosh, 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 $818/month compared to $771/month in Oshkosh — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Oshkosh is more affordable at $83,800 median vs $116,000.

Median household income in Madison is $56,932 compared to $40,865 in Oshkosh (+39.3%). 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 17.2% of their income on rent, less than the 22.6% in Oshkosh.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (49.2°F vs 48.5°F). Madison receives more rainfall at 27" per year compared to 15.8" in Oshkosh.