salaryMadison is 10% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Sacramento to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,723
$2,152
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,628
$1,950
💵 Families earn per year
$84,177
$94,176
🔑 Buying a house
$372,900
$506,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.3
106.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,541
$3,842
⚡ Electric bill per month
$120
$127
👥 People living there
278,001
528,706
Commute to work
19.4 min
25.3 min
College degree
59.9%
37.1%
Own their home
46%
51.7%
Below poverty line
16.4%
13.9%
Unemployment
2.7%
6.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Madison for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Sacramento for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Madison | Sacramento | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $101,190 | $171,460 | +69% in Sacramento |
| Firefighter | $56,430 | $94,080 | +67% in Sacramento |
| Elementary School Teacher | $63,690 | $103,390 | +62% in Sacramento |
| Lawyer | $124,130 | $178,540 | +44% in Sacramento |
| Police Officer | $80,580 | $111,460 | +38% in Sacramento |
| Civil Engineer | $99,010 | $130,150 | +31% in Sacramento |
| Nurse Practitioner | $133,080 | $172,010 | +29% in Sacramento |
| Medical Assistant | $48,750 | $61,970 | +27% in Sacramento |
Frequently asked questions
Is Madison or Sacramento cheaper to live in?
Madison is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,723 a month there versus $2,152 in Sacramento.
What salary do I need in Sacramento to match $60,000 in Madison?
About $65,787 a year gives the same standard of living in Sacramento.
Where do people earn more, Madison or Sacramento?
The typical household earns $84,177 in Madison and $94,176 in Sacramento, 11% more in Sacramento.