Madison, OH vs Wapakoneta, OH

Wapakoneta is moderately more affordable than Madison, with a 12.8% lower cost of living index. Madison scores 75 compared to 67 for Wapakoneta, 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 $888/month compared to $789/month in Wapakoneta — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wapakoneta is more affordable at $146,000 median vs $190,900.

Median household income in Madison is $95,313 compared to $61,628 in Wapakoneta (+54.7%). 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 11.2% of their income on rent, less than the 15.4% in Wapakoneta.