Madison, Wisconsin vs. Alma, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alma, Michigan is 29.6% cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $35,207 in Alma, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alma, Michigan is cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Alma
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Alma, MI
Compared to Madison, Alma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.6% 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
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% lower
  Commute
  10.3% lower
  Health
  5.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% lower