salaryMadison is 6% 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
$1,760
$1,723
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,691
$1,628
💵 Families earn per year
$76,054
$84,177
🔑 Buying a house
$320,700
$372,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.1
97.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$5,075
$6,541
⚡ Electric bill per month
$160
$120
👥 People living there
1,307,930
278,001
Commute to work
25.7 min
19.4 min
College degree
38.2%
59.9%
Own their home
42.4%
46%
Below poverty line
16.7%
16.4%
Unemployment
4.9%
2.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Dallas for cheaper homes.
- Pick Madison for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Dallas | Madison | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $61,250 | $85,160 | +39% in Madison |
| Electrician | $59,010 | $78,430 | +33% in Madison |
| Carpenter | $48,740 | $63,480 | +30% in Madison |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,160 | $30,910 | +28% in Madison |
| Lawyer | $168,510 | $124,130 | -26% in Madison |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $122,520 | $100,550 | -18% in Madison |
| Nursing Assistant | $38,530 | $45,260 | +17% in Madison |
| Cashier | $29,910 | $34,550 | +16% in Madison |
Frequently asked questions
Is Dallas or Madison cheaper to live in?
Madison is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,723 a month there versus $1,760 in Dallas.
What salary do I need in Madison to match $60,000 in Dallas?
About $56,623 a year gives the same standard of living in Madison.
Where do people earn more, Dallas or Madison?
The typical household earns $76,054 in Dallas and $84,177 in Madison, 10% more in Madison.