salaryMadison is 8% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Vancouver to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,723
$1,894
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,628
$1,788
💵 Families earn per year
$84,177
$87,723
🔑 Buying a house
$372,900
$462,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.3
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,541
$3,899
⚡ Electric bill per month
$120
$105
👥 People living there
278,001
195,300
Commute to work
19.4 min
23.2 min
College degree
59.9%
32.3%
Own their home
46%
50.8%
Below poverty line
16.4%
10.2%
Unemployment
2.7%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Madison for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Vancouver for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Madison | Vancouver | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $30,910 | $54,780 | +77% in Vancouver |
| Firefighter | $56,430 | $85,170 | +51% in Vancouver |
| Electrician | $78,430 | $105,090 | +34% in Vancouver |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $64,550 | $83,510 | +29% in Vancouver |
| Elementary School Teacher | $63,690 | $82,330 | +29% in Vancouver |
| Registered Nurse | $101,190 | $130,310 | +29% in Vancouver |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $100,550 | $127,360 | +27% in Vancouver |
| Market Research Analyst | $67,990 | $85,350 | +26% in Vancouver |
Frequently asked questions
Is Madison or Vancouver cheaper to live in?
Madison is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,723 a month there versus $1,894 in Vancouver.
What salary do I need in Vancouver to match $60,000 in Madison?
About $65,016 a year gives the same standard of living in Vancouver.
Where do people earn more, Madison or Vancouver?
The typical household earns $84,177 in Madison and $87,723 in Vancouver, 4% more in Vancouver.