Cost of Living Calculator - Madison, Wisconsin vs Houston, Texas


The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 5.8% cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $105,499 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Houston
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs Houston, TX
Compared to Madison, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.8% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% lower
  Commute
  38.7% higher
  Health
  2.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower

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