Palo Alto, California vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 76.6% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $111,287 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% cheaper in Madison
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Palo Alto, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  76.6% 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
  21.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.6% higher
  Commute
  39.0% lower
  Health
  13.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower