Cost of Living Calculator - Madison, Wisconsin vs Poway, California


The cost of living in Poway, California is 72.5% more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $129,364 in Poway, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Poway, California is more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
196% more expensive in Poway
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs Poway, CA
Compared to Madison, Poway is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  72.5% 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
  13.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  186.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% higher
  Commute
  41.5% higher
  Health
  4.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher

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