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SAN FRANCISCO vs. MADISON
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San Francisco, California vs. Madison, Wisconsin
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is
58.4%
cheaper
than San Francisco, California.
You would need a salary of
$274,266
in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is
cheaper
than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Madison
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Madison, WI
Compared to San Francisco, Madison is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
58.4% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Food
16.0% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
81.4% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
10.3% higher
Commute
45.8% lower
Health
19.1% lower
Taxes
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Personal
13.2% lower
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