Cedar Falls, Iowa vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 25.3% more expensive than Cedar Falls, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $83,978 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is more expensive than Cedar Falls, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Madison
than in Cedar Falls, Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Cedar Falls, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.3% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% higher
  Commute
  40.2% higher
  Health
  11.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% higher