Madison, Wisconsin vs. Northbrook, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Northbrook, Illinois is 31.9% more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $88,342 in Northbrook, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Northbrook, Illinois is more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in Northbrook
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Northbrook, IL
Compared to Madison, Northbrook is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.9% 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% lower
  Commute
  50.7% higher
  Health
  5.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher