Madison, Wisconsin vs. Hastings, Nebraska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hastings, Nebraska is 23.2% cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $38,412 in Hastings, Nebraska to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hastings, Nebraska is cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Hastings
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Hastings, NE
Compared to Madison, Hastings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.2% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.6% lower
  Commute
  29.6% lower
  Health
  62.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% lower