Madison, Wisconsin vs. College Station, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in College Station, Texas is 12.7% cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $36,657 in College Station, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, College Station, Texas is cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in College Station
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. College Station, TX
Compared to Madison, College Station is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.7% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% lower
  Commute
  18.3% lower
  Health
  8.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.2% lower