Bend, Oregon vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 22.8% cheaper than Bend, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $92,673 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Bend, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is cheaper than Bend, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Madison
than in Bend, Oregon
Bend, OR vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Bend, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.8% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.6% higher
  Commute
  3.9% higher
  Health
  5.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher