Green Bay, Wisconsin vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 26.3% more expensive than Green Bay, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $132,590 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is more expensive than Green Bay, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Madison
than in Green Bay, Wisconsin
Green Bay, WI vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Green Bay, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.3% 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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% higher
  Commute
  12.5% higher
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% higher