Madison, Wisconsin vs. Melrose, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Melrose, Minnesota is 19.6% cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $40,187 in Melrose, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melrose, Minnesota is cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Melrose
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Melrose, MN
Compared to Madison, Melrose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.6% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.9% lower
  Commute
  4.1% lower
  Health
  18.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower