Cedar Lake, Indiana vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 6.5% more expensive than Cedar Lake, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $53,256 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Lake, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is more expensive than Cedar Lake, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% more expensive in Madison
than in Cedar Lake, Indiana
Cedar Lake, IN vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Cedar Lake, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.5% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% higher
  Commute
  17.1% lower
  Health
  0.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower