Milwaukee, Wisconsin vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 19.7% more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $46,689 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% more expensive in Madison
than in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Milwaukee, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.7% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  108.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% higher
  Commute
  16.0% lower
  Health
  0.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% higher