Madison, Wisconsin vs. Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin is 5.0% cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $237,426 in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin is cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Lake Geneva
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Lake Geneva, WI
Compared to Madison, Lake Geneva is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.0% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  7.7% lower
  Health
  3.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower