Madison, Wisconsin vs. Holden Beach, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Holden Beach, North Carolina is 28.4% more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $179,763 in Holden Beach, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Holden Beach, North Carolina is more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
136% more expensive in Holden Beach
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Holden Beach, NC
Compared to Madison, Holden Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.4% 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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% lower
  Commute
  9.4% higher
  Health
  26.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower