Kearney, Nebraska vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 13.3% more expensive than Kearney, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $56,648 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Kearney, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is more expensive than Kearney, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Madison
than in Kearney, Nebraska
Kearney, NE vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Kearney, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.3% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.9% higher
  Commute
  45.7% higher
  Health
  37.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher