Naperville, Illinois vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 16.7% cheaper than Naperville, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $62,438 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Naperville, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is cheaper than Naperville, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Madison
than in Naperville, Illinois
Naperville, IL vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Naperville, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.7% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% higher
  Commute
  32.4% lower
  Health
  1.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower

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