Madison, WV Cost of Living


0 Reviews



Download our custom City Report to see exclusive
data on cost of living, crime, climate, and more.

Madison cost of living score
80.9
Less expensive
19.1% lower
than the US average
1.9% higher
than the West Virginia average
Madison, West Virginia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 80.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 19.1% lower than the U.S. average and 1.9% lower than the average for West Virginia.

Madison, WV

Housing costs in Madison?
A typical home costs $117,800, which is 65.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 15.7% less expensive than the average West Virginia home, at $139,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Madison costs $810 per month, which is 43.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 6.2% cheaper than the state average of $860.

Can I afford Madison?
To live comfortably in Madison, West Virginia, a minimum annual income of $22,680 for a family, and $28,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Madison?
Madison, WV is a great place to live with an affordable cost of living. According to the Cost of Living Index (COLI) by Best Places, Madison has an index score of 82.3 which is lower than the U.S. average of 100. Groceries and housing make up the largest portion of living expenses in Madison. For groceries, the average price for a marketbasket of goods is about $35, while monthly rent for a one-bedroom apartment averages at around $550. Other costs such as utilities and transportation are also relatively low compared to other cities in the US, making it an attractive option for people looking for a more economical lifestyle.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMadisonWest VirginiaUnited States
  80.979.4100.0
  97.395.8100
  140.5127.0100.0
  33.439.3100.0
  $117,800$139,700$338,100
  88.6%85.9%100.0%
  111.990.1100.0
  78.485.1100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
Crime
Compare Madison, WV cost of living
Compare food, housing, utilities, and more in Madison, West Virginia to any other city in the US.