Cost of Living Calculator - Seaside, California vs Madison, Wisconsin


The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 29.7% cheaper than Seaside, California.

You would need a salary of $52,711 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Seaside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is cheaper than Seaside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Madison
than in Seaside, California
Seaside, CA vs Madison, WI
Compared to Seaside, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.7% 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
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.4% higher
  Commute
  13.0% lower
  Health
  35.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher

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