Austin, Minnesota vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 39.1% more expensive than Austin, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $104,321 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is more expensive than Austin, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
117% more expensive in Madison
than in Austin, Minnesota
Austin, MN vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Austin, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.1% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  155.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% higher
  Commute
  39.1% higher
  Health
  4.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% higher