Santa Clara, California vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 56.9% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $21,565 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is cheaper than Santa Clara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Madison
than in Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara, CA vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Santa Clara, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.9% lower
      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
  15.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.0% higher
  Commute
  38.9% lower
  Health
  13.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher