Deerfield, Illinois vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 15.1% cheaper than Deerfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $42,427 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Deerfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is cheaper than Deerfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Madison
than in Deerfield, Illinois
Deerfield, IL vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Deerfield, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.1% 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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% higher
  Commute
  6.6% lower
  Health
  3.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower