Polo, Illinois vs. Madison, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Maine is 1.0% cheaper than Polo, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $49,485 in Madison, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Polo, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Maine is cheaper than Polo, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
48% cheaper in Madison
than in Polo, Illinois
Polo, IL vs. Madison, ME
Compared to Polo, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.0% 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
  13.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% higher
  Commute
  18.0% lower
  Health
  8.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower