Madison, WV vs Princeton, WV

Princeton is moderately more affordable than Madison, with a 9.1% lower cost of living index. Madison scores 72 compared to 66 for Princeton, 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 $830/month in Princeton — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Princeton is more affordable at $115,800 median vs $127,200.

Median household income in Madison is $57,073 compared to $44,428 in Princeton (+28.5%). 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, less than the 22.4% in Princeton.

Climate-wise, Madison is notably warmer with an average of 56.2°F compared to 52.1°F in Princeton. Madison receives more rainfall at 46.2" per year compared to 41.2" in Princeton.