Omaha, Nebraska vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 12.9% more expensive than Omaha, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $123,080 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Omaha, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is more expensive than Omaha, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Madison
than in Omaha, Nebraska
Omaha, NE vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Omaha, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.9% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% higher
  Commute
  5.0% higher
  Health
  18.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.1% higher