Madison, Wisconsin vs. Manhattan, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manhattan, New York is 118.3% more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $185,592 in Manhattan, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manhattan, New York is more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
246% more expensive in Manhattan
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Manhattan, NY
Compared to Madison, Manhattan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  118.3% 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
  23.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  368.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.8% higher
  Commute
  87.6% higher
  Health
  34.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  42.8% higher