Madison, Wisconsin vs. Wheeling, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wheeling, West Virginia is 25.0% cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $74,951 in Wheeling, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wheeling, West Virginia is cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Wheeling
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Wheeling, WV
Compared to Madison, Wheeling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.0% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.6% lower
  Commute
  7.8% lower
  Health
  20.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower