Sparta, New Jersey vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 20.8% cheaper than Sparta, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $39,609 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Sparta, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is cheaper than Sparta, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Madison
than in Sparta, New Jersey
Sparta, NJ vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Sparta, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.8% 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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% higher
  Commute
  42.9% lower
  Health
  6.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower