salaryMadison is 14% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Tacoma to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,723
$1,944
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,628
$1,883
💵 Families earn per year
$84,177
$92,626
🔑 Buying a house
$372,900
$479,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.3
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,541
$4,482
⚡ Electric bill per month
$120
$148
👥 People living there
278,001
222,758
Commute to work
19.4 min
28.8 min
College degree
59.9%
34.5%
Own their home
46%
55.8%
Below poverty line
16.4%
12.4%
Unemployment
2.7%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Madison for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Tacoma for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Madison | Tacoma | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $30,910 | $57,280 | +85% in Tacoma |
| Firefighter | $56,430 | $101,090 | +79% in Tacoma |
| Elementary School Teacher | $63,690 | $102,920 | +62% in Tacoma |
| Market Research Analyst | $67,990 | $102,170 | +50% in Tacoma |
| Police Officer | $80,580 | $115,120 | +43% in Tacoma |
| Dental Hygienist | $100,340 | $133,740 | +33% in Tacoma |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $100,550 | $133,690 | +33% in Tacoma |
| Lawyer | $124,130 | $164,980 | +33% in Tacoma |
Frequently asked questions
Is Madison or Tacoma cheaper to live in?
Madison is about 14% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,723 a month there versus $1,944 in Tacoma.
What salary do I need in Tacoma to match $60,000 in Madison?
About $68,539 a year gives the same standard of living in Tacoma.
Where do people earn more, Madison or Tacoma?
The typical household earns $84,177 in Madison and $92,626 in Tacoma, 9% more in Tacoma.