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
$1,887
$1,723
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,778
$1,628
💵 Families earn per year
$100,983
$84,177
🔑 Buying a house
$274,800
$372,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.0
97.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,263
$6,541
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$120
👥 People living there
179,898
278,001
Commute to work
27.2 min
19.4 min
College degree
38.5%
59.9%
Own their home
66.4%
46%
Below poverty line
9.5%
16.4%
Unemployment
5.8%
2.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Aurora for higher incomes, cheaper homes, less poverty.
- Pick Madison for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, shorter commutes and 2 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or Madison cheaper to live in?
Madison is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,723 a month there versus $1,887 in Aurora.
What salary do I need in Madison to match $60,000 in Aurora?
About $58,397 a year gives the same standard of living in Madison.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or Madison?
The typical household earns $100,983 in Aurora and $84,177 in Madison, 20% more in Aurora.