Bettendorf, Iowa vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 14.6% more expensive than Bettendorf, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $53,622 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Bettendorf, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is more expensive than Bettendorf, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Madison
than in Bettendorf, Iowa
Bettendorf, IA vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Bettendorf, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.6% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.2% higher
  Commute
  10.3% higher
  Health
  10.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% higher