Madison, Wisconsin vs. St. Joseph, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Joseph, Michigan is 11.5% cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $44,231 in St. Joseph, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Joseph, Michigan is cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in St. Joseph
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. St. Joseph, MI
Compared to Madison, St. Joseph is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.7% lower
  Commute
  2.0% higher
  Health
  0.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% lower