San Francisco, California vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 58.4% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $43,635 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Madison
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Madison, WI
Compared to San Francisco, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.4% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  16.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  10.3% higher
  Commute
  45.8% lower
  Health
  19.1% lower
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  Personal
  13.2% lower
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