Madison, PA vs Point Marion, PA

Point Marion is moderately more affordable than Madison, with a 7.5% lower cost of living index. Madison scores 74 compared to 69 for Point Marion, 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 $675/month compared to $925/month in Point Marion — a 27% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Madison has cheaper rent, Point Marion actually has lower median home values ($94,700 vs $250,000).

Median household income in Madison is $87,292 compared to $50,781 in Point Marion (+71.9%). 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 9.3% of their income on rent, less than the 21.9% in Point Marion.