Beaver Dam, Wisconsin vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 24.4% more expensive than Beaver Dam, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $62,209 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is more expensive than Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% more expensive in Madison
than in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
Beaver Dam, WI vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Beaver Dam, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.4% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% higher
  Commute
  22.7% higher
  Health
  5.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher