Madison, Wisconsin vs. Decorah, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decorah, Iowa is 16.5% cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $58,471 in Decorah, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decorah, Iowa is cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Decorah
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Decorah, IA
Compared to Madison, Decorah is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.5% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  30.4% lower
  Health
  37.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% lower