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Cost of Living Calculator - Madison, Wisconsin vs San Francisco, California

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 140.6% more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $226 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
266% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs San Francisco, CA
Compared to Madison, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
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  140.6% higher
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  19.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  436.6% higher
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  Utilities
  9.3% lower
  Commute
  84.4% higher
  Health
  23.7% higher
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  Personal
  15.2% higher
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