Waltham, Massachusetts vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 32.0% cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $74,759 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Madison
than in Waltham, Massachusetts
Waltham, MA vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Waltham, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.0% 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
  12.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% lower
  Commute
  9.1% lower
  Health
  4.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.7% lower