Houston, Texas vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 6.2% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $106 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in Madison
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Houston, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.2% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% higher
  Commute
  27.9% lower
  Health
  2.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher