salaryMadison is 3% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Madison to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,999
$1,723
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,921
$1,628
💵 Families earn per year
$92,376
$84,177
🔑 Buying a house
$439,600
$372,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.1
97.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,231
$6,541
⚡ Electric bill per month
$128
$120
👥 People living there
505,268
278,001
Commute to work
26.5 min
19.4 min
College degree
59.2%
59.9%
Own their home
46.4%
46%
Below poverty line
16.9%
16.4%
Unemployment
5.9%
2.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Atlanta for higher incomes.
- Pick Madison for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 4 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Atlanta | Madison | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,460 | $30,910 | +67% in Madison |
| Plumber | $58,380 | $85,160 | +46% in Madison |
| Electrician | $58,650 | $78,430 | +34% in Madison |
| Police Officer | $60,910 | $80,580 | +32% in Madison |
| Carpenter | $50,680 | $63,480 | +25% in Madison |
| Physician Assistant | $111,810 | $133,950 | +20% in Madison |
| Firefighter | $47,300 | $56,430 | +19% in Madison |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,570 | $63,690 | -17% in Madison |
Frequently asked questions
Is Atlanta or Madison cheaper to live in?
Madison is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,723 a month there versus $1,999 in Atlanta.
What salary do I need in Madison to match $60,000 in Atlanta?
About $58,338 a year gives the same standard of living in Madison.
Where do people earn more, Atlanta or Madison?
The typical household earns $92,376 in Atlanta and $84,177 in Madison, 10% more in Atlanta.