Spruce Pine, North Carolina vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 24.7% more expensive than Spruce Pine, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $104,518 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Spruce Pine, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is more expensive than Spruce Pine, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in Madison
than in Spruce Pine, North Carolina
Spruce Pine, NC vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Spruce Pine, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.7% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% higher
  Commute
  17.2% higher
  Health
  24.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% higher