Montague, New Jersey vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 6.8% cheaper than Montague, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $74,559 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Montague, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is cheaper than Montague, New Jersey
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
43% cheaper in Madison
than in Montague, New Jersey
Montague, NJ vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Montague, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.8% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% higher
  Commute
  44.0% lower
  Health
  6.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower