Huntington Beach, California vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 43.8% cheaper than Huntington Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $64,604 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Huntington Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is cheaper than Huntington Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Madison
than in Huntington Beach, California
Huntington Beach, CA vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Huntington Beach, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.8% 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
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% higher
  Commute
  26.9% lower
  Health
  0.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower