Laguna Woods, California vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 10.6% cheaper than Laguna Woods, California.

You would need a salary of $44,709 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Laguna Woods, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is cheaper than Laguna Woods, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Madison
than in Laguna Woods, California
Laguna Woods, CA vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Laguna Woods, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.6% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% higher
  Commute
  23.7% lower
  Health
  0.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower