Creston, Iowa vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 41.0% more expensive than Creston, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $70,515 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Creston, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is more expensive than Creston, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
199% more expensive in Madison
than in Creston, Iowa
Creston, IA vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Creston, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.0% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  190.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  37.9% higher
  Health
  23.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% higher

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