Acton, Massachusetts vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 32.4% cheaper than Acton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $83,093 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Acton, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is cheaper than Acton, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Madison
than in Acton, Massachusetts
Acton, MA vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Acton, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.4% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  12.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  19.1% lower
  Health
  4.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.5% lower