Alpharetta, Georgia vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 19.7% cheaper than Alpharetta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $40,143 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Alpharetta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is cheaper than Alpharetta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Madison
than in Alpharetta, Georgia
Alpharetta, GA vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Alpharetta, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.7% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  28.9% lower
  Health
  6.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher