Cost of Living Calculator - Decorah, Iowa vs Madison, Wisconsin


The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 19.7% more expensive than Decorah, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $59,858 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Decorah, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is more expensive than Decorah, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in Madison
than in Decorah, Iowa
Decorah, IA vs Madison, WI
Compared to Decorah, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.7% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  43.7% higher
  Health
  27.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher

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