Harrisburg, Pennsylvania vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 15.1% more expensive than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $81 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is more expensive than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Madison
than in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, PA vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Harrisburg, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.1% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  400.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% higher
  Commute
  2.8% lower
  Health
  15.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher