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New Albany, IN vs Madison, IN

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Are people in Madison older or younger than people in New Albany?
- The Median Age in Madison is 5.1 years older than in New Albany.

Are housing costs cheaper in Madison or New Albany?
- Madison housing costs are 0.5% more expensive than New Albany housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Madison or New Albany?
- The average commute for residents of Madison is 2.2 minutes shorter than it is for residents of New Albany.

Things to do in New Albany?
New Albany, Indiana sits within Floyd county featuring numerous attractions such as Rose Island Amusement Park or Schimpff's Confectionery Museum combined with stores like Market Square Mall and multiple dining spots including Mother Bear's Pizza.

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.

 New Albany, INMadison, INUnited States
 Population  Unlock12,227329,725,481
 Median Income$49,429  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock43.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$195,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time20.23  Unlock26.38
Reviews for New Albany    2 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

I've lived in New Albany Indiana nearly six years. This town is one of the friendliest I have ever lived in. People are almost always helpful and good. Life  More

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Over 18 years ago

Many 100+ year old homes, not much to do there, close to to the Ohio River, pretty bad for allergy suffers. Schools not good. Excise tax on auto is paid every year and  More

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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

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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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