Dover, Delaware vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 8.7% more expensive than Dover, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $81,511 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Dover, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is more expensive than Dover, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Madison
than in Dover, Delaware
Dover, DE vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Dover, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.7% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  0.4% higher
  Health
  17.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower