Madison, Wisconsin vs. Tucson, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tucson, Arizona is 5.6% cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $23,123 in Tucson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tucson, Arizona is cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Tucson
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Tucson, AZ
Compared to Madison, Tucson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.6% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% lower
  Commute
  12.6% higher
  Health
  8.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower