Boise City, Idaho vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 13.0% cheaper than Boise City, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $29,593 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Boise City, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is cheaper than Boise City, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Madison
than in Boise City, Idaho
Boise City, ID vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Boise City, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.0% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.4% higher
  Commute
  1.5% higher
  Health
  7.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% higher