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Madison, GA vs Wisconsin Dells, WI

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Is it cheaper to live in Wisconsin Dells or is it cheaper to live in Madison?
- Wisconsin Dells is 6.8% less expensive than Madison.

Which city has more affordable housing, Wisconsin Dells or Madison?
- Wisconsin Dells housing costs are 27.8% less expensive than Madison housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Madison or is Health Care more affordable in Wisconsin Dells.
- Health related expenses are 5.9% more in Wisconsin Dells.
 Madison, GAWisconsin Dells, WIUnited States
 Overall  Unlock93.9100
 Food & Groceries96.4  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock102.9100
 Housing90.9  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$225,400$338,100
 Utilities98  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock85.5100
 Miscellaneous102.4  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Madison    1 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Georgia can be hot in the summer and fall but it also has a plus side, the winters are mild and short. Sometimes wet and cold but again the duration is not long and it's  More

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Reviews for Wisconsin Dells    1 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

99% of the Jobs are $7 to $8. per hr . this is a Seasonal area , and the bulk of the Jobs are filed by foreigners who are brought there in Flocks every summer, most  More

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