Madison, SD vs North Sioux City, SD

Madison is moderately more affordable than North Sioux City, with a 11.4% lower cost of living index. Madison scores 74 compared to 83 for North Sioux City, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of North Sioux City can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Madison is $874/month compared to $1,092/month in North Sioux City — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Madison is more affordable at $191,400 median vs $234,500.

Median household income in Madison is $62,180 compared to $76,481 in North Sioux City (-18.7%). While North Sioux City 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 16.9% of their income on rent, less than the 17.1% in North Sioux City.

Climate-wise, North Sioux City is notably warmer with an average of 48.4°F compared to 45.1°F in Madison. Madison receives more rainfall at 29.6" per year compared to 29.3" in North Sioux City.