Madison, Wisconsin vs. Jena, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jena, Louisiana is 18.5% cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $114,043 in Jena, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jena, Louisiana is cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Jena
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Jena, LA
Compared to Madison, Jena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.5% 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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% lower
  Commute
  29.0% higher
  Health
  44.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% lower