salaryMadison is 3% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Paradise to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,723
$1,532
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,628
$1,510
💵 Families earn per year
$84,177
$63,836
🔑 Buying a house
$372,900
$384,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.3
100.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,541
$1,553
⚡ Electric bill per month
$120
$142
👥 People living there
278,001
185,913
Commute to work
19.4 min
23.2 min
College degree
59.9%
24.1%
Own their home
46%
41.9%
Below poverty line
16.4%
17.6%
Unemployment
2.7%
9.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Madison for higher incomes, cheaper homes, shorter commutes and 3 more.
- Pick Paradise for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Madison | Paradise | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $85,160 | $59,700 | -30% in Paradise |
| Operations Manager | $126,620 | $97,290 | -23% in Paradise |
| Lawyer | $124,130 | $150,510 | +21% in Paradise |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $64,550 | $75,920 | +18% in Paradise |
| Customer Service Representative | $47,500 | $39,560 | -17% in Paradise |
| Cashier | $34,550 | $29,360 | -15% in Paradise |
| Pharmacist | $158,120 | $136,250 | -14% in Paradise |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $30,910 | $27,110 | -12% in Paradise |
Frequently asked questions
Is Madison or Paradise cheaper to live in?
Madison is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,723 a month there versus $1,532 in Paradise.
What salary do I need in Paradise to match $60,000 in Madison?
About $61,806 a year gives the same standard of living in Paradise.
Where do people earn more, Madison or Paradise?
The typical household earns $84,177 in Madison and $63,836 in Paradise, 32% more in Madison.