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STATE COLLEGE vs. MADISON
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State College, Pennsylvania vs. Madison, Wisconsin
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is
1.0%
more expensive
than State College, Pennsylvania.
You would need a salary of
$90,896
in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in State College, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is
more expensive
than State College, Pennsylvania
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
16% more expensive in Madison
than in State College, Pennsylvania
State College, PA vs. Madison, WI
Compared to State College, Madison is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
1.0% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
9.2% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
21.8% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
18.9% higher
Commute
18.2% higher
Health
26.3% lower
Taxes
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Personal
5.4% higher
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