Columbia, Maryland vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 14.3% cheaper than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $64,286 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is cheaper than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Madison
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Columbia, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.3% 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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  20.5% lower
  Health
  7.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% lower