Madison, Wisconsin vs. Albany, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albany, New York is 4.8% cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $95,168 in Albany, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, New York is cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Albany
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Albany, NY
Compared to Madison, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.8% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  2.1% higher
  Health
  25.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher