Cost of Living Calculator - Madison, Wisconsin vs Lake Isabella, California


The cost of living in Lake Isabella, California is 13.4% cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $121,223 in Lake Isabella, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Isabella, California is cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Lake Isabella
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs Lake Isabella, CA
Compared to Madison, Lake Isabella is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.4% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% higher
  Commute
  19.6% higher
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower

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