Madison, Wisconsin vs. Elkhart, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elkhart, Indiana is 21.2% cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $41,368 in Elkhart, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elkhart, Indiana is cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Elkhart
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Elkhart, IN
Compared to Madison, Elkhart is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.2% 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
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% lower
  Commute
  9.8% lower
  Health
  0.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower