Menlo Park, California vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 71.4% cheaper than Menlo Park, California.

You would need a salary of $22,844 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Menlo Park, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is cheaper than Menlo Park, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% cheaper in Madison
than in Menlo Park, California
Menlo Park, CA vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Menlo Park, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  71.4% 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
  20.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.6% higher
  Commute
  38.0% lower
  Health
  20.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% lower