salaryMadison is 15% 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
$2,109
$1,723
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,075
$1,628
💵 Families earn per year
$89,656
$84,177
🔑 Buying a house
$486,700
$372,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
114.2
97.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,516
$6,541
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$120
👥 People living there
185,604
278,001
Commute to work
26.1 min
19.4 min
College degree
40.8%
59.9%
Own their home
54.1%
46%
Below poverty line
15%
16.4%
Unemployment
5.3%
2.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Fort Lauderdale for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Madison for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fort Lauderdale | Madison | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $57,760 | $85,160 | +47% in Madison |
| Electrician | $58,630 | $78,430 | +34% in Madison |
| Firefighter | $75,710 | $56,430 | -25% in Madison |
| Carpenter | $51,570 | $63,480 | +23% in Madison |
| Lawyer | $160,320 | $124,130 | -23% in Madison |
| Dental Hygienist | $82,780 | $100,340 | +21% in Madison |
| Customer Service Representative | $39,560 | $47,500 | +20% in Madison |
| Operations Manager | $105,640 | $126,620 | +20% in Madison |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fort Lauderdale or Madison cheaper to live in?
Madison is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,723 a month there versus $2,109 in Fort Lauderdale.
What salary do I need in Madison to match $60,000 in Fort Lauderdale?
About $51,134 a year gives the same standard of living in Madison.
Where do people earn more, Fort Lauderdale or Madison?
The typical household earns $89,656 in Fort Lauderdale and $84,177 in Madison, 7% more in Fort Lauderdale.
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