Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 28.0% more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $124,189 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% more expensive in Madison
than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Cedar Rapids, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.0% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  94.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  24.7% higher
  Health
  9.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% higher