Highwood, Illinois vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 3.4% cheaper than Highwood, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $144,857 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Highwood, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is cheaper than Highwood, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Madison
than in Highwood, Illinois
Highwood, IL vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Highwood, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.4% lower
      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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% higher
  Commute
  4.4% higher
  Health
  3.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower