Somerville, Massachusetts vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 38.0% cheaper than Somerville, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $14,256 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Somerville, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is cheaper than Somerville, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Madison
than in Somerville, Massachusetts
Somerville, MA vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Somerville, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.0% 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
  14.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% lower
  Commute
  19.6% lower
  Health
  4.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.0% lower