Madison, Wisconsin vs. Locust, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Locust, North Carolina is 5.0% cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $132,959 in Locust, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Locust, North Carolina is cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
52% cheaper in Locust
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Locust, NC
Compared to Madison, Locust is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.0% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  21.0% higher
  Health
  19.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% lower