Madison, Wisconsin vs. New Providence, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Providence, New Jersey is 49.2% more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $149,211 in New Providence, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Providence, New Jersey is more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
108% more expensive in New Providence
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. New Providence, NJ
Compared to Madison, New Providence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.2% 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
  12.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  136.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  66.4% higher
  Health
  5.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher