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


The cost of living in Pittsburg, California is 56.1% more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $117,086 in Pittsburg, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pittsburg, California is more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% more expensive in Pittsburg
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs Pittsburg, CA
Compared to Madison, Pittsburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.1% higher
      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
  10.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% lower
  Commute
  67.7% higher
  Health
  30.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher

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