Madison, Wisconsin vs. Elk Grove, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elk Grove, California is 34.9% more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $53,964 in Elk Grove, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elk Grove, California is more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in Elk Grove
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Elk Grove, CA
Compared to Madison, Elk Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.9% 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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% lower
  Commute
  49.2% higher
  Health
  11.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher