Madison, Wisconsin vs. Lake Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Los Angeles, California is 6.1% more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $59,424 in Lake Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
87% more expensive in Lake Los Angeles
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Lake Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Madison, Lake Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.1% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  87.2% higher
  Health
  4.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher