Athens-Clarke County, Georgia vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 15.1% more expensive than Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $86,322 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is more expensive than Athens-Clarke County, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Madison
than in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia
Athens Clarke County, GA vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Athens Clarke County, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.1% higher
      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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% higher
  Commute
  7.3% higher
  Health
  3.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% higher