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
$2,270
$1,723
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,096
$1,628
💵 Families earn per year
$132,171
$84,177
🔑 Buying a house
$575,100
$372,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.3
97.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,417
$6,541
⚡ Electric bill per month
$194
$120
👥 People living there
280,262
278,001
Commute to work
25.9 min
19.4 min
College degree
48.2%
59.9%
Own their home
73.1%
46%
Below poverty line
5.3%
16.4%
Unemployment
3.5%
2.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Gilbert 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 | Gilbert | Madison | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $47,530 | $30,910 | -35% in Madison |
| Plumber | $63,750 | $85,160 | +34% in Madison |
| Operations Manager | $98,610 | $126,620 | +28% in Madison |
| Electrician | $61,210 | $78,430 | +28% in Madison |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $78,080 | $64,550 | -17% in Madison |
| Civil Engineer | $90,330 | $99,010 | +10% in Madison |
| Pharmacist | $144,490 | $158,120 | +9% in Madison |
| Market Research Analyst | $74,590 | $67,990 | -9% in Madison |
Frequently asked questions
Is Gilbert or Madison cheaper to live in?
Madison is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,723 a month there versus $2,270 in Gilbert.
What salary do I need in Madison to match $60,000 in Gilbert?
About $56,499 a year gives the same standard of living in Madison.
Where do people earn more, Gilbert or Madison?
The typical household earns $132,171 in Gilbert and $84,177 in Madison, 57% more in Gilbert.