Santa Rosa Valley, California vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 57.9% cheaper than Santa Rosa Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $21,046 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Rosa Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is cheaper than Santa Rosa Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Madison
than in Santa Rosa Valley, California
Santa Rosa Valley, CA vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Santa Rosa Valley, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.9% 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
  9.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% higher
  Commute
  28.9% lower
  Health
  13.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher