salaryMadison is 4% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Tampa to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,723
$2,216
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,628
$1,886
💵 Families earn per year
$84,177
$81,400
🔑 Buying a house
$372,900
$420,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.3
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,541
$3,264
⚡ Electric bill per month
$120
$162
👥 People living there
278,001
401,618
Commute to work
19.4 min
24.8 min
College degree
59.9%
45.7%
Own their home
46%
50.3%
Below poverty line
16.4%
15.5%
Unemployment
2.7%
4.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Madison for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
- Pick Tampa for less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Madison | Tampa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $85,160 | $52,000 | -39% in Tampa |
| Electrician | $78,430 | $57,450 | -27% in Tampa |
| HVAC Technician | $63,150 | $50,540 | -20% in Tampa |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $30,910 | $37,070 | +20% in Tampa |
| Operations Manager | $126,620 | $103,670 | -18% in Tampa |
| Carpenter | $63,480 | $52,130 | -18% in Tampa |
| Nursing Assistant | $45,260 | $37,470 | -17% in Tampa |
| Registered Nurse | $101,190 | $85,470 | -16% in Tampa |
Frequently asked questions
Is Madison or Tampa cheaper to live in?
Madison is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,723 a month there versus $2,216 in Tampa.
What salary do I need in Tampa to match $60,000 in Madison?
About $62,222 a year gives the same standard of living in Tampa.
Where do people earn more, Madison or Tampa?
The typical household earns $84,177 in Madison and $81,400 in Tampa, 3% more in Madison.