South Toms River, New Jersey vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 4.6% more expensive than South Toms River, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $209,288 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in South Toms River, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is more expensive than South Toms River, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Madison
than in South Toms River, New Jersey
South Toms River, NJ vs. Madison, WI
Compared to South Toms River, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.6% higher
      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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  7.1% lower
  Health
  4.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower