Cost of Living Calculator - Elkins, West Virginia vs Madison, Wisconsin


The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 40.4% more expensive than Elkins, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $105,332 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Elkins, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is more expensive than Elkins, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
173% more expensive in Madison
than in Elkins, West Virginia
Elkins, WV vs Madison, WI
Compared to Elkins, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.4% 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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  150.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.5% higher
  Commute
  44.7% higher
  Health
  31.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% higher

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