Bloomington, Indiana vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 14.7% more expensive than Bloomington, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $114,706 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is more expensive than Bloomington, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Madison
than in Bloomington, Indiana
Bloomington, IN vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Bloomington, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.7% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% higher
  Commute
  22.7% higher
  Health
  3.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% higher