Madison, Wisconsin vs. Battle Lake, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Battle Lake, Minnesota is 3.0% cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $48,521 in Battle Lake, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Battle Lake, Minnesota is cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
35% cheaper in Battle Lake
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Battle Lake, MN
Compared to Madison, Battle Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.0% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% lower
  Commute
  4.7% lower
  Health
  12.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower