Madison, Wisconsin vs. Eureka, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Eureka, California is 1.8% more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $101,775 in Eureka, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Eureka, California is more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Eureka
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Eureka, CA
Compared to Madison, Eureka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.8% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.8% lower
  Commute
  12.0% lower
  Health
  26.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower