Dixon, Illinois vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 39.9% more expensive than Dixon, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $97,903 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Dixon, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is more expensive than Dixon, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
152% more expensive in Madison
than in Dixon, Illinois
Dixon, IL vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Dixon, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.9% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  169.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% higher
  Commute
  32.6% higher
  Health
  16.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% higher