Long Beach, California vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 36.3% cheaper than Long Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $54,173 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Long Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is cheaper than Long Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Madison
than in Long Beach, California
Long Beach, CA vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Long Beach, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.3% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% higher
  Commute
  45.7% lower
  Health
  7.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher