Orange, California vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 38.2% cheaper than Orange, California.

You would need a salary of $30,915 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Orange, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is cheaper than Orange, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Madison
than in Orange, California
Orange, CA vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Orange, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.2% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% higher
  Commute
  23.4% lower
  Health
  0.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower