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Madison, GA vs Forest, VA

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Is it cheaper to live in Forest or is it cheaper to live in Madison?
- Forest is 7.1% less expensive than Madison.

Which city has more affordable housing, Forest or Madison?
- Forest housing costs are 12.5% more expensive than Madison housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Madison or is Health Care more affordable in Forest.
- Health related expenses are 7.6% more in Forest.
 Madison, GAForest, VAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock93.6100
 Food & Groceries96.4  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock104.6100
 Housing90.9  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$369,200$338,100
 Utilities98  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock72.5100
 Miscellaneous102.4  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Madison    1 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Georgia can be hot in the summer and fall but it also has a plus side, the winters are mild and short. Sometimes wet and cold but again the duration is not long and it's  More

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Reviews for Forest    1 Reviews

I moved to Forest a little over a year ago. I have to say that the peace and quiet agrees with me. I love the beautiful scenic view, the lack of crowds, and the  More

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