Denver, Colorado vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 20.7% cheaper than Denver, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $515,728 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Denver, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is cheaper than Denver, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Madison
than in Denver, Colorado
Denver, CO vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Denver, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.7% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% higher
  Commute
  26.1% lower
  Health
  10.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher