Fort Wayne, Indiana vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 25.8% more expensive than Fort Wayne, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $62,903 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is more expensive than Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% more expensive in Madison
than in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Fort Wayne, IN vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Fort Wayne, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.8% 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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.5% higher
  Commute
  5.3% higher
  Health
  3.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% higher