Fort Collins, Colorado vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 13.1% cheaper than Fort Collins, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $56,478 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is cheaper than Fort Collins, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Madison
than in Fort Collins, Colorado
Fort Collins, CO vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Fort Collins, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.1% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.7% higher
  Commute
  1.8% lower
  Health
  6.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher