salaryMadison is 4% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Orlando to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,723
$1,955
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,628
$1,897
💵 Families earn per year
$84,177
$78,014
🔑 Buying a house
$372,900
$394,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.3
101.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,541
$3,213
⚡ Electric bill per month
$120
$164
👥 People living there
278,001
319,758
Commute to work
19.4 min
26.2 min
College degree
59.9%
42.5%
Own their home
46%
39.5%
Below poverty line
16.4%
14.7%
Unemployment
2.7%
5.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Madison for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
- Pick Orlando for less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Madison | Orlando | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | $78,430 | $50,820 | -35% in Orlando |
| Plumber | $85,160 | $55,380 | -35% in Orlando |
| Police Officer | $80,580 | $63,010 | -22% in Orlando |
| Carpenter | $63,480 | $49,750 | -22% in Orlando |
| Operations Manager | $126,620 | $100,440 | -21% in Orlando |
| Firefighter | $56,430 | $45,520 | -19% in Orlando |
| HVAC Technician | $63,150 | $51,460 | -19% in Orlando |
| Registered Nurse | $101,190 | $83,550 | -17% in Orlando |
Frequently asked questions
Is Madison or Orlando cheaper to live in?
Madison is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,723 a month there versus $1,955 in Orlando.
What salary do I need in Orlando to match $60,000 in Madison?
About $62,548 a year gives the same standard of living in Orlando.
Where do people earn more, Madison or Orlando?
The typical household earns $84,177 in Madison and $78,014 in Orlando, 8% more in Madison.