Madison, Wisconsin vs. Queens, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Queens, New York is 66.0% more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $165,976 in Queens, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Queens, New York is more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
121% more expensive in Queens
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Queens, NY
Compared to Madison, Queens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.0% 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
  18.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  134.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.1% higher
  Commute
  119.7% higher
  Health
  36.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.1% higher