Pinehurst, North Carolina vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 1.1% more expensive than Pinehurst, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $50,548 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Pinehurst, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is more expensive than Pinehurst, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
29% more expensive in Madison
than in Pinehurst, North Carolina
Pinehurst, NC vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Pinehurst, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.1% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% higher
  Commute
  24.2% higher
  Health
  13.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher