Burlington, Vermont vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 9.7% cheaper than Burlington, Vermont.

You would need a salary of $9,029 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Burlington, Vermont.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is cheaper than Burlington, Vermont
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Madison
than in Burlington, Vermont
Burlington, VT vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Burlington, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.7% 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
  12.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  8.3% higher
  Health
  28.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower