Northbrook, Illinois vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 24.2% cheaper than Northbrook, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $64,465 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Northbrook, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is cheaper than Northbrook, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Madison
than in Northbrook, Illinois
Northbrook, IL vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Northbrook, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.2% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% higher
  Commute
  33.6% lower
  Health
  5.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower