Springfield, Illinois vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 34.5% more expensive than Springfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $121,034 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is more expensive than Springfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
153% more expensive in Madison
than in Springfield, Illinois
Springfield, IL vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Springfield, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.5% higher
      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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  143.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% higher
  Commute
  22.6% higher
  Health
  16.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% higher