Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 10.3% more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $104,820 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in Madison
than in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Pittsburgh, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.3% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% higher
  Commute
  18.7% lower
  Health
  4.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher