Bethesda, Maryland vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 46.0% cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $26,997 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethesda, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Madison
than in Bethesda, Maryland
Bethesda, MD vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Bethesda, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.0% 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
  17.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  33.4% lower
  Health
  7.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher