Knoxville, Tennessee vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 13.2% more expensive than Knoxville, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $33,951 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is more expensive than Knoxville, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% more expensive in Madison
than in Knoxville, Tennessee
Knoxville, TN vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Knoxville, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.2% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% higher
  Commute
  4.9% higher
  Health
  4.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.6% higher