What is a pro or con of living in Madison, Wisconsincompared to Mercer, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 83% more expensive in Madison.

What salary do I need to live in Madison, Wisconsin copmared to Mercer, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in Mercer, Pennsylvania should increase to $65,083 in Madison, Wisconsin (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.

MERCER vs. MADISON
Cost of Living Comparison

Mercer, Pennsylvania vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 30.2% more expensive than Mercer, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $65,083 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Mercer, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
83% more expensive in Madison
than in Mercer, Pennsylvania

Mercer, PA vs. Madison, WI

Compared to Mercer, Madison is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

30.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

149.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

14.4% higher

Commute

3.9% lower

Health

7.4% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

7.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Mercer, Pennsylvania vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

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Mercer, PA vs. Madison, WI

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