Carbondale, Illinois vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 29.8% more expensive than Carbondale, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $42,845 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Carbondale, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is more expensive than Carbondale, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
190% more expensive in Madison
than in Carbondale, Illinois
Carbondale, IL vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Carbondale, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.8% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  111.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% higher
  Commute
  22.2% higher
  Health
  28.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% higher