Prospect Heights, Illinois vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 8.0% cheaper than Prospect Heights, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $46,007 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Prospect Heights, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is cheaper than Prospect Heights, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
29% cheaper in Madison
than in Prospect Heights, Illinois
Prospect Heights, IL vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Prospect Heights, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.0% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% higher
  Commute
  29.1% lower
  Health
  5.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower