Cost of Living Calculator - Boulder Creek, California vs Madison, Wisconsin


The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 36.8% cheaper than Boulder Creek, California.

You would need a salary of $47,413 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder Creek, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is cheaper than Boulder Creek, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Madison
than in Boulder Creek, California
Boulder Creek, CA vs Madison, WI
Compared to Boulder Creek, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.8% 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
  9.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  35.7% lower
  Health
  14.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower

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