Carmel, Indiana vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 11.4% cheaper than Carmel, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $132,838 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is cheaper than Carmel, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Madison
than in Carmel, Indiana
Carmel, IN vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Carmel, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.4% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.7% higher
  Commute
  5.2% lower
  Health
  6.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower