Mountain View, California vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 63.6% cheaper than Mountain View, California.

You would need a salary of $36,370 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountain View, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is cheaper than Mountain View, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Madison
than in Mountain View, California
Mountain View, CA vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Mountain View, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.6% 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
  18.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.3% higher
  Commute
  38.1% lower
  Health
  13.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher