Madisonville, TX vs Tatum, TX

Madisonville is moderately more affordable than Tatum, with a 9.5% lower cost of living index. Madisonville scores 66 compared to 73 for Tatum, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Tatum can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Madisonville is $801/month compared to $852/month in Tatum — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Madisonville is more affordable at $109,500 median vs $200,800.

Median household income in Madisonville is $55,634 compared to $70,708 in Tatum (-21.3%). While Tatum is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Madisonville spend roughly 17.3% of their income on rent, more than the 14.5% in Tatum.

Climate-wise, Madisonville is notably warmer with an average of 68.7°F compared to 65.3°F in Tatum. Tatum receives more rainfall at 50.3" per year compared to 43.7" in Madisonville.