Portland, Oregon vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 23.4% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $34,464 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Madison
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Portland, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.4% 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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.5% higher
  Commute
  33.9% lower
  Health
  2.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower