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Madison, IN vs Richmond, KY

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Are people in Richmond older or younger than people in Madison?
- The Median Age in Richmond is 17.6 years younger than in Madison.

Are housing costs cheaper in Richmond or Madison?
- Richmond housing costs are 26.6% more expensive than Madison housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Richmond or Madison?
- The average commute for residents of Richmond is 1.4 minutes longer than it is for residents of Madison.

Things to do in Madison?
Madison, IN is an inviting town east of Louisville offering numerous delightful attractions such as Clifty Falls State Park displaying its distinctive environment or Lanier Mansion perfect for outdoor activities; locals gather yearly at their spectacular Madison Ribberfest with music and art each August.

Things to do in Richmond?
Richmond, Kentucky is located in Madison County providing its citizens great recreational activities such as Central Park plus stores like Richmond Centre and dining spots near Benjamin's Cafe.

 Madison, INRichmond, KYUnited States
 Population  Unlock34,662329,725,481
 Median Income$47,392  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock26.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$196,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time18.04  Unlock26.38
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

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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

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Over 17 years ago

Nothing much to do. Low crime  More

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Reviews for Richmond    4 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

Keep this between us... Richmond is a hidden gem. A small university town close to a large city (Lexington is 30 minutes away) and less than two hour from very large  More

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For a smallish town, Richmond offers a convenient location and great small restaurants. Fortunately it is also wedged between Lexington and little Berea, both with more  More

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Over 16 years ago

Major university town of small size (30,000), and conveniently located 30 miles from Lexington,  More

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