Madison, Wisconsin vs. Watertown, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Watertown, New York is 24.7% cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $118,292 in Watertown, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Watertown, New York is cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Watertown
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Watertown, NY
Compared to Madison, Watertown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.7% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  23.0% lower
  Health
  19.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% lower