Santa Rosa, California vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 28.5% cheaper than Santa Rosa, California.

You would need a salary of $58,953 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Rosa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is cheaper than Santa Rosa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Madison
than in Santa Rosa, California
Santa Rosa, CA vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Santa Rosa, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.5% 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
  10.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% higher
  Commute
  17.2% lower
  Health
  15.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower