Madison, Wisconsin vs. Urbana, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Urbana, Illinois is 23.4% cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $19,923 in Urbana, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Urbana, Illinois is cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Urbana
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Urbana, IL
Compared to Madison, Urbana is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.4% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% lower
  Commute
  19.1% lower
  Health
  19.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower