Madison, Wisconsin vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 66.3% more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $141,331 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
100% more expensive in New York
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. New York, NY
Compared to Madison, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.3% 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
  19.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  164.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  40.0% higher
  Commute
  111.1% higher
  Health
  37.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.9% higher