Fairfax, Virginia vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 31.6% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $56,789 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Madison
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Fairfax, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.6% 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
  14.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% higher
  Commute
  32.8% lower
  Health
  9.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% lower