Madison, Wisconsin vs. Hot Springs, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hot Springs, South Dakota is 11.0% cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $75,611 in Hot Springs, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hot Springs, South Dakota is cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Hot Springs
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Hot Springs, SD
Compared to Madison, Hot Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.0% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% lower
  Commute
  22.3% lower
  Health
  59.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower