salaryMadison is 12% 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
$2,987
$1,723
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,696
$1,628
💵 Families earn per year
$130,411
$84,177
🔑 Buying a house
$1,100,000
$372,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
97.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,234
$6,541
⚡ Electric bill per month
$108
$120
👥 People living there
195,240
278,001
Commute to work
28.4 min
19.4 min
College degree
49%
59.9%
Own their home
55.4%
46%
Below poverty line
7.8%
16.4%
Unemployment
5.4%
2.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Huntington Beach for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Madison for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Huntington Beach or Madison cheaper to live in?
Madison is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,723 a month there versus $2,987 in Huntington Beach.
What salary do I need in Madison to match $60,000 in Huntington Beach?
About $52,721 a year gives the same standard of living in Madison.
Where do people earn more, Huntington Beach or Madison?
The typical household earns $130,411 in Huntington Beach and $84,177 in Madison, 55% more in Huntington Beach.
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