Madison, Wisconsin vs. Laguna Woods, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laguna Woods, California is 11.8% more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $55,917 in Laguna Woods, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laguna Woods, California is more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Laguna Woods
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Laguna Woods, CA
Compared to Madison, Laguna Woods is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.8% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  31.1% higher
  Health
  0.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher