Salina, Kansas vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 36.1% more expensive than Salina, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $68,054 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Salina, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is more expensive than Salina, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
108% more expensive in Madison
than in Salina, Kansas
Salina, KS vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Salina, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.1% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  109.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  40.4% higher
  Health
  11.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.4% higher