Madison, Wisconsin vs. Garden Grove, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Garden Grove, California is 51.9% more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $151,874 in Garden Grove, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Garden Grove, California is more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
141% more expensive in Garden Grove
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Garden Grove, CA
Compared to Madison, Garden Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.9% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  145.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  36.7% higher
  Health
  0.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower