What does housing cost in Madison in 2026?

Housing in Madison runs to about €1,166 per month for a reference home of 45 m².

What is the average rent in Madison?

Asking rent in Madison stands at 1,364 €/month.

What are property prices in Madison?

To buy in Madison, expect 346,900 €.

Cost of Living in Madison, 2026: Rent, Groceries, Transport

Cost of living in Madison — 2026

Madison has 275,568 residents and lies in Wisconsin. Median rent there comes to roughly €1,166 per month in 2026. To buy, expect 296,521 €. Median income is 65,803 €/year, meaning reference rent absorbs about 21% of monthly income.

Cost of living in Madison

Rent

Median rent: 1,166 €/month

Buy

Median home value: 296,521 €

Income

Median household income: 65,803 €/year

Local taxes

Median property tax paid: 5,462 €/year

Quality of life — Madison

Rent burdenShare of household income spent on rent — US Census ACS 5-year 2023

29,5 %

Poverty rateShare of the population below the poverty line — US Census ACS 5-year 2023

15,6 %

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