Pontiac, Michigan vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 21.6% more expensive than Pontiac, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $80,245 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Pontiac, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is more expensive than Pontiac, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
220% more expensive in Madison
than in Pontiac, Michigan
Pontiac, MI vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Pontiac, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.6% 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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  263.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% higher
  Commute
  34.8% lower
  Health
  16.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower