Cost of Living Calculator - Madison, Wisconsin vs Big Lake, Minnesota


The cost of living in Big Lake, Minnesota is 3.6% more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $77,663 in Big Lake, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Big Lake, Minnesota is more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
41% more expensive in Big Lake
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs Big Lake, MN
Compared to Madison, Big Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.6% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% lower
  Commute
  41.1% higher
  Health
  18.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher

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