Madison, Wisconsin vs. Joshua Tree, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Joshua Tree, California is 2.3% more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $51,134 in Joshua Tree, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Joshua Tree, California is more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Joshua Tree
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Joshua Tree, CA
Compared to Madison, Joshua Tree is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.3% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  34.6% higher
  Health
  1.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower