Arcata, California vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 6.3% cheaper than Arcata, California.

You would need a salary of $39,360 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Arcata, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is cheaper than Arcata, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Madison
than in Arcata, California
Arcata, CA vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Arcata, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.3% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.6% higher
  Commute
  5.7% higher
  Health
  21.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher