Madison, Wisconsin vs. Livingston, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Livingston, New Jersey is 54.2% more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $77,120 in Livingston, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Livingston, New Jersey is more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
117% more expensive in Livingston
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Livingston, NJ
Compared to Madison, Livingston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.2% 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
  11.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  135.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  67.6% higher
  Health
  6.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% higher