Dunbar, West Virginia vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 30.8% more expensive than Dunbar, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $104,671 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Dunbar, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is more expensive than Dunbar, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
204% more expensive in Madison
than in Dunbar, West Virginia
Dunbar, WV vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Dunbar, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.8% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  222.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.7% higher
  Commute
  6.2% lower
  Health
  31.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% higher