Cost of Living Calculator - Atherton, California vs Madison, Wisconsin


The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 87.8% cheaper than Atherton, California.

You would need a salary of $8,518 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Atherton, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is cheaper than Atherton, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
95% cheaper in Madison
than in Atherton, California
Atherton, CA vs Madison, WI
Compared to Atherton, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  87.8% 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
  26.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  95.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% higher
  Commute
  37.5% lower
  Health
  20.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% lower

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