Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 3.4% cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $48,286 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
39% cheaper in Madison
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Philadelphia, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.4% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  39.5% lower
  Health
  9.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower