Lafayette, Colorado vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 23.8% cheaper than Lafayette, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $95,301 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is cheaper than Lafayette, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Madison
than in Lafayette, Colorado
Lafayette, CO vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Lafayette, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.8% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% higher
  Commute
  7.3% lower
  Health
  8.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower