Cost of Living Calculator - Madison, Wisconsin vs Sonoma, California


The cost of living in Sonoma, California is 67.5% more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $125,592 in Sonoma, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sonoma, California is more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
168% more expensive in Sonoma
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs Sonoma, CA
Compared to Madison, Sonoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.5% 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
  13.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  188.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  26.6% higher
  Health
  19.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher

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