Madison, Wisconsin vs. Laguna Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laguna Beach, California is 239.7% more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $309,167 in Laguna Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laguna Beach, California is more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
712% more expensive in Laguna Beach
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Laguna Beach, CA
Compared to Madison, Laguna Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  239.7% 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
  17.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  708.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  32.8% higher
  Health
  0.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher