salaryMadison is 3% 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
$1,864
$1,723
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,633
$1,628
💵 Families earn per year
$79,302
$84,177
🔑 Buying a house
$387,500
$372,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.7
97.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,612
$6,541
⚡ Electric bill per month
$191
$120
👥 People living there
252,833
278,001
Commute to work
27.7 min
19.4 min
College degree
24.3%
59.9%
Own their home
57.2%
46%
Below poverty line
15.1%
16.4%
Unemployment
5.6%
2.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Glendale for less poverty.
- Pick Madison for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Glendale or Madison cheaper to live in?
Madison is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,723 a month there versus $1,864 in Glendale.
What salary do I need in Madison to match $60,000 in Glendale?
About $57,980 a year gives the same standard of living in Madison.
Where do people earn more, Glendale or Madison?
The typical household earns $79,302 in Glendale and $84,177 in Madison, 6% more in Madison.