Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 11.7% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $55,837 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in Madison
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Albuquerque, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.7% higher
      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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% higher
  Commute
  4.0% lower
  Health
  16.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% higher