Madison, Wisconsin vs. Carthage, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carthage, Illinois is 25.6% cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $104,103 in Carthage, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carthage, Illinois is cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Carthage
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Carthage, IL
Compared to Madison, Carthage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.6% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% lower
  Commute
  14.3% lower
  Health
  25.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower