Madison, WV vs Oak Hill, WV

Oak Hill is moderately more affordable than Madison, with a 10.6% lower cost of living index. Madison scores 72 compared to 65 for Oak Hill, 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 $826/month in Oak Hill — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Oak Hill is more affordable at $110,400 median vs $127,200.

Median household income in Madison is $57,073 compared to $51,799 in Oak Hill (+10.2%). The higher salaries in Madison partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Madison spend roughly 21.3% of their income on rent, more than the 19.1% in Oak Hill.

Climate-wise, Madison is notably warmer with an average of 56.2°F compared to 52.9°F in Oak Hill. Madison receives more rainfall at 46.2" per year compared to 43.5" in Oak Hill.