salaryMadison is 6% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Scottsdale to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,723
$2,287
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,628
$2,188
💵 Families earn per year
$84,177
$119,591
🔑 Buying a house
$372,900
$789,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.3
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,541
$2,956
⚡ Electric bill per month
$120
$182
👥 People living there
278,001
243,821
Commute to work
19.4 min
21.6 min
College degree
59.9%
61.9%
Own their home
46%
67%
Below poverty line
16.4%
7.3%
Unemployment
2.7%
3.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Madison for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Scottsdale for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Madison | Scottsdale | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $30,910 | $47,530 | +54% in Scottsdale |
| Plumber | $85,160 | $63,750 | -25% in Scottsdale |
| Operations Manager | $126,620 | $98,610 | -22% in Scottsdale |
| Electrician | $78,430 | $61,210 | -22% in Scottsdale |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $64,550 | $78,080 | +21% in Scottsdale |
| Market Research Analyst | $67,990 | $74,590 | +10% in Scottsdale |
| Firefighter | $56,430 | $61,780 | +9% in Scottsdale |
| Lawyer | $124,130 | $135,670 | +9% in Scottsdale |
Frequently asked questions
Is Madison or Scottsdale cheaper to live in?
Madison is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,723 a month there versus $2,287 in Scottsdale.
What salary do I need in Scottsdale to match $60,000 in Madison?
About $63,718 a year gives the same standard of living in Scottsdale.
Where do people earn more, Madison or Scottsdale?
The typical household earns $84,177 in Madison and $119,591 in Scottsdale, 30% more in Scottsdale.