Champaign, Illinois vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 28.0% more expensive than Champaign, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $48,652 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Champaign, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is more expensive than Champaign, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in Madison
than in Champaign, Illinois
Champaign, IL vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Champaign, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.0% 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)
  83.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% higher
  Commute
  23.6% higher
  Health
  16.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% higher