San Diego, California vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 36.8% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $50,574 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Madison
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Madison, WI
Compared to San Diego, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.8% 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
  10.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% higher
  Commute
  28.6% lower
  Health
  4.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower