Cost of Living Calculator - Madison, Wisconsin vs California, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in California, Pennsylvania is 23.8% cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $57,175 in California, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, California, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in California
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs California, PA
Compared to Madison, California is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.8% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.3% lower
  Commute
  17.2% higher
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower

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