Muscatine, Iowa vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 35.0% more expensive than Muscatine, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $94,514 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Muscatine, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is more expensive than Muscatine, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
106% more expensive in Madison
than in Muscatine, Iowa
Muscatine, IA vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Muscatine, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.0% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  37.9% higher
  Health
  11.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher