City risk detail
Cost of living exposure in Madison, WI
Cost of living exposure focuses on housing costs relative to income. Rising rents, higher monthly housing costs, and elevated rent-to-income ratios can squeeze budgets even when incomes rise.
Risk score
76
/ 100
Risk metrics
- Median gross rent$1,364
- Median home value$346,900
- Median monthly housing costs$1,476
- Rent as % of household income29.5%
- Rent growth (YoY)+5.7%
Data status: Available
Scope: City-level (place) | Source: ACS 2023 5-year | 2023
Why it matters
In Madison, Higher exposure leaves less discretionary income and raises the risk of rent burden or displacement.
What we measure
- Median gross rent
- Median monthly housing costs
- Median home value
- Rent-to-income ratio
- Rent growth (YoY)
Key sources
- U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year
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