Vancouver, Washington vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 14.1% cheaper than Vancouver, Washington.

You would need a salary of $54,137 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Vancouver, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is cheaper than Vancouver, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Madison
than in Vancouver, Washington
Vancouver, WA vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Vancouver, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.1% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  44.3% higher
  Commute
  31.3% lower
  Health
  2.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower