What is a pro or con of living in Madison, Wisconsincompared to Santa Barbara, California?

Median Home Cost is 77% cheaper in Madison.

What salary do I need to live in Madison, Wisconsin copmared to Santa Barbara, California?

A salary of $280,000 in Santa Barbara, California could decrease to $130,298 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.

SANTA BARBARA vs. MADISON
Cost of Living Comparison

Santa Barbara, California vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 53.5% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $130,298 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Madison
than in Santa Barbara, California

Santa Barbara, CA vs. Madison, WI

Compared to Santa Barbara, Madison is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

53.5% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

14.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

77.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

19.2% higher

Commute

11.5% lower

Health

17.9% lower

Taxes

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Personal

2.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Santa Barbara, California vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

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