Madison, Wisconsin vs. Renton, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Renton, Washington is 42.6% more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $171,124 in Renton, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Renton, Washington is more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
100% more expensive in Renton
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Renton, WA
Compared to Madison, Renton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.6% 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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.0% lower
  Commute
  66.6% higher
  Health
  5.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.2% higher