Buffalo, New York vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 14.6% more expensive than Buffalo, New York.

You would need a salary of $34,373 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is more expensive than Buffalo, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in Madison
than in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Buffalo, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.6% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  201.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  16.2% lower
  Health
  11.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% higher