St. Louis, Missouri vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 22.6% more expensive than St. Louis, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $229,284 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Louis, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is more expensive than St. Louis, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
117% more expensive in Madison
than in St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis, MO vs. Madison, WI
Compared to St. Louis, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.6% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  122.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% higher
  Commute
  12.9% lower
  Health
  0.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% higher