Cost of Living Calculator - Lansing, Michigan vs Madison, Wisconsin


The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 29.0% more expensive than Lansing, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $150,952 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Lansing, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is more expensive than Lansing, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
165% more expensive in Madison
than in Lansing, Michigan
Lansing, MI vs Madison, WI
Compared to Lansing, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.0% 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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  197.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% higher
  Commute
  9.5% lower
  Health
  5.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% higher

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