Bellingham, Washington vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 17.7% cheaper than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $49,383 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is cheaper than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Madison
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Bellingham, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.7% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  54.2% higher
  Commute
  4.6% higher
  Health
  4.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower