Madison, Wisconsin vs. Manhattan Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manhattan Beach, California is 277.0% more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $245,064 in Manhattan Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manhattan Beach, California is more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
753% more expensive in Manhattan Beach
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Manhattan Beach, CA
Compared to Madison, Manhattan Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  277.0% 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
  18.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  861.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.8% lower
  Commute
  82.4% higher
  Health
  2.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower