Cost of Living Calculator - Madison, Wisconsin vs Shell Lake, Wisconsin


The cost of living in Shell Lake, Wisconsin is 16.1% cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $62,944 in Shell Lake, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shell Lake, Wisconsin is cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Shell Lake
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs Shell Lake, WI
Compared to Madison, Shell Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.1% lower
      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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% lower
  Commute
  6.4% lower
  Health
  16.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower

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