What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Madison, Wisconsin?

Median Home Cost is 91% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Madison, Wisconsin?

A salary of $75,000 in Madison, Wisconsin should increase to $111,391 in Washington, District of Columbia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MADISON vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Madison, Wisconsin vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 48.5% more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $111,391 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
91% more expensive in Washington
than in Madison, Wisconsin

Madison, WI vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Madison, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

48.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

16.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

116.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

1.4% lower

Commute

57.7% higher

Health

2.8% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

1.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Madison, Wisconsin vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Madison, WI vs. Washington, DC

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