Cost of Living Calculator - Madison, Wisconsin vs Chester, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in Chester, Pennsylvania is 18.2% cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $81,768 in Chester, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chester, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Chester
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs Chester, PA
Compared to Madison, Chester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.2% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  37.9% higher
  Health
  8.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher

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