Boulder, Colorado vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 39.5% cheaper than Boulder, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $38,116 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is cheaper than Boulder, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Madison
than in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, CO vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Boulder, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.5% 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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.2% higher
  Commute
  9.9% lower
  Health
  8.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower