Madison, Wisconsin vs. Kinston, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kinston, North Carolina is 26.6% cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $102,722 in Kinston, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kinston, North Carolina is cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Kinston
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Kinston, NC
Compared to Madison, Kinston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.6% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% lower
  Commute
  28.0% lower
  Health
  41.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower