Madison, Wisconsin vs. Lake Station, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Station, Indiana is 22.2% cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $38,905 in Lake Station, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Station, Indiana is cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Lake Station
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Lake Station, IN
Compared to Madison, Lake Station is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.2% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% lower
  Commute
  7.7% higher
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower