What is a pro or con of living in Madison, Wisconsincompared to West Jefferson, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 13% more expensive in Madison.

What salary do I need to live in Madison, Wisconsin copmared to West Jefferson, North Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in West Jefferson, North Carolina should increase to $58,885 in Madison, Wisconsin (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WEST JEFFERSON vs. MADISON
Cost of Living Comparison

West Jefferson, North Carolina vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 17.8% more expensive than West Jefferson, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $58,885 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in West Jefferson, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is more expensive than West Jefferson, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Madison
than in West Jefferson, North Carolina

West Jefferson, NC vs. Madison, WI

Compared to West Jefferson, Madison is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

17.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

60.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

15.8% higher

Commute

14.6% higher

Health

24.4% lower

Taxes

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Personal

9.8% higher

Cost of Food

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West Jefferson, North Carolina vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

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West Jefferson, NC vs. Madison, WI

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