Madison, Wisconsin vs. Fremont, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fremont, California is 118.6% more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $111,506 in Fremont, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fremont, California is more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
299% more expensive in Fremont
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Fremont, CA
Compared to Madison, Fremont is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  118.6% 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
  16.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  337.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% lower
  Commute
  45.1% higher
  Health
  25.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% higher