Madison, Wisconsin vs. Madison, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, South Dakota is 21.3% cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $39,349 in Madison, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, South Dakota is cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Madison, SD
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Madison, SD
Compared to Madison, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.3% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% lower
  Commute
  26.6% lower
  Health
  29.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower