salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$1,711
$1,723
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,537
$1,628
💵 Families earn per year
$90,490
$84,177
🔑 Buying a house
$484,800
$372,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.4
97.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,883
$6,541
⚡ Electric bill per month
$93
$120
👥 People living there
237,242
278,001
Commute to work
18.9 min
19.4 min
College degree
47.5%
59.9%
Own their home
63.2%
46%
Below poverty line
10.6%
16.4%
Unemployment
3.6%
2.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Boise City for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 2 more.
- Pick Madison for cheaper homes, a more educated workforce, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Boise City | Madison | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager | $83,680 | $126,620 | +51% in Madison |
| Plumber | $56,940 | $85,160 | +50% in Madison |
| Electrician | $61,610 | $78,430 | +27% in Madison |
| Firefighter | $76,280 | $56,430 | -26% in Madison |
| Carpenter | $50,850 | $63,480 | +25% in Madison |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $81,280 | $100,550 | +24% in Madison |
| Nursing Assistant | $39,220 | $45,260 | +15% in Madison |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,830 | $30,910 | -14% in Madison |
Frequently asked questions
Is Boise City or Madison cheaper to live in?
Boise City and Madison cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Madison to match $60,000 in Boise City?
About $59,327 a year gives the same standard of living in Madison.
Where do people earn more, Boise City or Madison?
The typical household earns $90,490 in Boise City and $84,177 in Madison, 7% more in Boise City.