Sparta, Wisconsin vs. Madison, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Alabama is 20.1% more expensive than Sparta, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $60,061 in Madison, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Sparta, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Alabama is more expensive than Sparta, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% more expensive in Madison
than in Sparta, Wisconsin
Sparta, WI vs. Madison, AL
Compared to Sparta, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.1% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  12.9% higher
  Health
  11.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% higher