Madison, Wisconsin vs. Lake Arrowhead, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Arrowhead, California is 23.8% more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $185,651 in Lake Arrowhead, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Arrowhead, California is more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% more expensive in Lake Arrowhead
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Lake Arrowhead, CA
Compared to Madison, Lake Arrowhead is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.8% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  38.1% higher
  Health
  5.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower