Madison, Wisconsin vs. Hiawatha, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hiawatha, Kansas is 31.1% cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $96,509 in Hiawatha, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hiawatha, Kansas is cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Hiawatha
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Hiawatha, KS
Compared to Madison, Hiawatha is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.1% 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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  29.3% lower
  Health
  14.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% lower