Madison, Wisconsin vs. Elm Grove, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elm Grove, Wisconsin is 20.5% more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $60,256 in Elm Grove, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elm Grove, Wisconsin is more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in Elm Grove
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Elm Grove, WI
Compared to Madison, Elm Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.5% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  11.1% higher
  Health
  8.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher