Madison, WV vs Moundsville, WV

Moundsville is moderately more affordable than Madison, with a 12.5% lower cost of living index. Madison scores 72 compared to 64 for Moundsville, 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 $1,015/month compared to $801/month in Moundsville — a 27% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Moundsville is more affordable at $108,500 median vs $127,200.

Median household income in Madison is $57,073 compared to $48,590 in Moundsville (+17.5%). 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 21.3% of their income on rent, more than the 19.8% in Moundsville.

Climate-wise, Madison is notably warmer with an average of 56.2°F compared to 52.2°F in Moundsville. Madison receives more rainfall at 46.2" per year compared to 37.6" in Moundsville.