Burlingame, California vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 71.7% cheaper than Burlingame, California.

You would need a salary of $424,386 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Burlingame, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is cheaper than Burlingame, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% cheaper in Madison
than in Burlingame, California
Burlingame, CA vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Burlingame, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  71.7% 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
  20.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.7% higher
  Commute
  41.6% lower
  Health
  20.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% lower