Cost of Living Calculator - Madison, Wisconsin vs Chico, Washington


The cost of living in Chico, Washington is 39.3% more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $104,470 in Chico, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chico, Washington is more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in Chico
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs Chico, WA
Compared to Madison, Chico is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.3% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  107.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.3% lower
  Commute
  22.6% higher
  Health
  4.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower

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