Durham, North Carolina vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 4.0% more expensive than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $31,200 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is more expensive than Durham, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
29% more expensive in Madison
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Durham, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.0% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% higher
  Commute
  2.0% higher
  Health
  5.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% higher