Madison, Wisconsin vs. Spokane, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Spokane, Washington is 2.8% cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $97,239 in Spokane, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Spokane, Washington is cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
32% cheaper in Spokane
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Spokane, WA
Compared to Madison, Spokane is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.8% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.3% lower
  Commute
  6.2% higher
  Health
  9.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower