Indianapolis, Indiana vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 19.4% more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $175,569 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in Madison
than in Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis, IN vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Indianapolis, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.4% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.2% higher
  Commute
  5.5% lower
  Health
  7.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher