Side by side

Madison vs Budapest

Budapest wins on more metrics — 2–4 on the 8 core metrics we track. Detail below.

Metric

Madison

Budapest

Cost of living

B vs A: -46%

102

55✓

Rent · 1BR center

B vs A: -55%

$1,550

$700✓

Effective tax (remote)

B vs A: -40%

25%

15%✓

Healthcare

B vs A: -19%

80✓

Safety

B vs A: -4%

Internet

B vs A: -25%

240✓

180

Climate

B vs A: +17%

70✓

Freedom

B vs A: ≈ same

Lakes, a great university, biking culture, and one of the highest quality-of-life scores in the Midwest.

Grand boulevards, thermal baths, and the EU's newest digital-nomad-friendly White Card residence permit.