Madison, Wisconsin vs. Fairmont, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairmont, West Virginia is 23.9% cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $64,714 in Fairmont, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairmont, West Virginia is cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Fairmont
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Fairmont, WV
Compared to Madison, Fairmont is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.9% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.5% lower
  Commute
  15.0% lower
  Health
  33.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower