Madison, Wisconsin vs. Janesville, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Janesville, Wisconsin is 16.6% cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $21,692 in Janesville, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Janesville, Wisconsin is cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Janesville
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Janesville, WI
Compared to Madison, Janesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.6% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% lower
  Commute
  6.4% lower
  Health
  4.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% lower