What is a pro or con of living in Madison, Wisconsincompared to Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin?

Childcare is 31% more expensive in Madison.

What salary do I need to live in Madison, Wisconsin copmared to Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin?

A salary of $50,000 in Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin should increase to $53,537 in Madison, Wisconsin (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PRAIRIE DU SAC vs. MADISON
Cost of Living Comparison

Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 7.1% more expensive than Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $53,537 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is more expensive than Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
31% more expensive in Madison
than in Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin

Prairie Du Sac, WI vs. Madison, WI

Compared to Prairie Du Sac, Madison is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

7.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

4.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

10.8% higher

Commute

13.8% higher

Health

11.0% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

6.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

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Prairie Du Sac, WI vs. Madison, WI

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