salaryMadison is 16% 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
$3,180
$1,723
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$3,128
$1,628
💵 Families earn per year
$195,754
$84,177
🔑 Buying a house
$1,403,800
$372,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
115.6
97.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$9,190
$6,541
⚡ Electric bill per month
$152
$120
👥 People living there
228,295
278,001
Commute to work
30.3 min
19.4 min
College degree
63.9%
59.9%
Own their home
60.8%
46%
Below poverty line
5.2%
16.4%
Unemployment
4.7%
2.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Fremont for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
- Pick Madison for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fremont | Madison | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $113,700 | $56,430 | -50% in Madison |
| Registered Nurse | $186,610 | $101,190 | -46% in Madison |
| Market Research Analyst | $123,250 | $67,990 | -45% in Madison |
| Lawyer | $212,500 | $124,130 | -42% in Madison |
| Nurse Practitioner | $219,080 | $133,080 | -39% in Madison |
| Police Officer | $132,000 | $80,580 | -39% in Madison |
| Elementary School Teacher | $101,860 | $63,690 | -37% in Madison |
| Dental Hygienist | $146,760 | $100,340 | -32% in Madison |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fremont or Madison cheaper to live in?
Madison is about 16% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,723 a month there versus $3,180 in Fremont.
What salary do I need in Madison to match $60,000 in Fremont?
About $50,489 a year gives the same standard of living in Madison.
Where do people earn more, Fremont or Madison?
The typical household earns $195,754 in Fremont and $84,177 in Madison, 133% more in Fremont.