Smithfield, Rhode Island vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 11.0% cheaper than Smithfield, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $89,025 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Smithfield, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is cheaper than Smithfield, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Madison
than in Smithfield, Rhode Island
Smithfield, RI vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Smithfield, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.0% 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
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% lower
  Commute
  17.4% lower
  Health
  6.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.4% lower