Cincinnati, Ohio vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 16.8% more expensive than Cincinnati, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $46,728 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is more expensive than Cincinnati, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in Madison
than in Cincinnati, Ohio
Cincinnati, OH vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Cincinnati, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.8% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% higher
  Commute
  8.3% lower
  Health
  3.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% higher