Cost of Living Calculator - Madison, Wisconsin vs Lead, South Dakota


The cost of living in Lead, South Dakota is 15.6% cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $63,314 in Lead, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lead, South Dakota is cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Lead
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs Lead, SD
Compared to Madison, Lead is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.6% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.8% lower
  Commute
  19.9% lower
  Health
  56.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower

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