Cost of Living Calculator - Madison, Wisconsin vs Solana Beach, California


The cost of living in Solana Beach, California is 155.1% more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $191,346 in Solana Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Solana Beach, California is more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
460% more expensive in Solana Beach
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs Solana Beach, CA
Compared to Madison, Solana Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  155.1% 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
  20.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  426.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% lower
  Commute
  38.1% higher
  Health
  4.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher

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