Madison, Wisconsin vs. St. Helena, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Helena, California is 137.7% more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $332,742 in St. Helena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Helena, California is more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
382% more expensive in St. Helena
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. St. Helena, CA
Compared to Madison, St. Helena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  137.7% 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
  19.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  420.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  22.5% higher
  Health
  17.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher