salaryMadison is 5% 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
$1,789
$1,723
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,484
$1,628
💵 Families earn per year
$76,564
$84,177
🔑 Buying a house
$374,800
$372,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.2
97.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,723
$6,541
⚡ Electric bill per month
$202
$120
👥 People living there
545,970
278,001
Commute to work
22.4 min
19.4 min
College degree
25.5%
59.9%
Own their home
50.1%
46%
Below poverty line
20.1%
16.4%
Unemployment
8.9%
2.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Fresno for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments.
- Pick Madison for lower rent, higher incomes, cheaper homes and 4 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fresno | Madison | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $64,400 | $85,160 | +32% in Madison |
| Firefighter | $79,160 | $56,430 | -29% in Madison |
| Operations Manager | $101,010 | $126,620 | +25% in Madison |
| Lawyer | $162,680 | $124,130 | -24% in Madison |
| Nurse Practitioner | $166,570 | $133,080 | -20% in Madison |
| Police Officer | $100,770 | $80,580 | -20% in Madison |
| Registered Nurse | $125,420 | $101,190 | -19% in Madison |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,800 | $63,690 | -19% in Madison |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fresno or Madison cheaper to live in?
Madison is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,723 a month there versus $1,789 in Fresno.
What salary do I need in Madison to match $60,000 in Fresno?
About $57,139 a year gives the same standard of living in Madison.
Where do people earn more, Fresno or Madison?
The typical household earns $76,564 in Fresno and $84,177 in Madison, 9% more in Madison.