Faribault, Minnesota vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 16.2% more expensive than Faribault, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $88,856 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Faribault, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is more expensive than Faribault, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Madison
than in Faribault, Minnesota
Faribault, MN vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Faribault, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.2% 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)
  38.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% higher
  Commute
  21.7% higher
  Health
  7.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher