| | Madison, IN | Fairfield, OH | United States |
| Overall | 76.6 | 87.5 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 94.8 | 98.7 | 100 |
| Health | 85.7 | 88.8 | 100 |
| Housing | 51.9 | 72.7 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $196,900 | $228,600 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,710.0% | 10,620.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 66.3 | 78.1 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 90.3 | 111.3 | 100 |
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Reviews for Madison 
5 Reviews
We have one of the best schools in Indiana (Shaw) and a great downtown area, with something going on all the time. Come join the More
We visited downtown Madison over the weekend and had a great, great time! One of the court house which had burned down was sad, but ran into a few great stores. One More
Nothing much to do. Low crime More
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Reviews for Fairfield 1 Reviews
I have lived in Fairfield for over 20 years. They have a village green that has really given the city a lot. A new library, arts center and shops. I enjoy Fairfield. More
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