Sacramento, California vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 16.6% cheaper than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $41,694 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is cheaper than Sacramento, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Madison
than in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Sacramento, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.6% 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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% higher
  Commute
  29.1% lower
  Health
  10.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower