Lake Bluff, Illinois vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 15.8% cheaper than Lake Bluff, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $71,586 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Bluff, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is cheaper than Lake Bluff, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Madison
than in Lake Bluff, Illinois
Lake Bluff, IL vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Lake Bluff, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.8% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% higher
  Commute
  7.8% lower
  Health
  3.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower