South San Francisco, California vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 53.3% cheaper than South San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $46,664 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in South San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is cheaper than South San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Madison
than in South San Francisco, California
South San Francisco, CA vs. Madison, WI
Compared to South San Francisco, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.3% 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
  13.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.0% higher
  Commute
  40.8% lower
  Health
  20.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% lower