Cost of Living Calculator - Alpine, California vs Madison, South Dakota


The cost of living in Madison, South Dakota is 51.1% cheaper than Alpine, California.

You would need a salary of $36,686 in Madison, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Alpine, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, South Dakota is cheaper than Alpine, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Madison
than in Alpine, California
Alpine, CA vs Madison, SD
Compared to Alpine, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.1% 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
  9.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% lower
  Commute
  51.8% lower
  Health
  35.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower

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