Madison, Wisconsin vs. Rancho San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rancho San Diego, California is 47.7% more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $738,607 in Rancho San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho San Diego, California is more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
123% more expensive in Rancho San Diego
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Rancho San Diego, CA
Compared to Madison, Rancho San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.7% 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
  10.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  114.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  46.3% higher
  Health
  4.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower