salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$1,883
$1,723
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,758
$1,628
💵 Families earn per year
$88,026
$84,177
🔑 Buying a house
$295,500
$372,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.1
97.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,954
$6,541
⚡ Electric bill per month
$200
$120
👥 People living there
201,883
278,001
Commute to work
28 min
19.4 min
College degree
30%
59.9%
Own their home
58.7%
46%
Below poverty line
12.1%
16.4%
Unemployment
5.2%
2.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Grand Prairie for higher incomes, cheaper homes, less poverty.
- Pick Madison for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, shorter commutes and 2 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Grand Prairie or Madison cheaper to live in?
Grand Prairie and Madison cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Madison to match $60,000 in Grand Prairie?
About $60,142 a year gives the same standard of living in Madison.
Where do people earn more, Grand Prairie or Madison?
The typical household earns $88,026 in Grand Prairie and $84,177 in Madison, 5% more in Grand Prairie.