Sterling, Virginia vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 23.5% cheaper than Sterling, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $103,235 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is cheaper than Sterling, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Madison
than in Sterling, Virginia
Sterling, VA vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Sterling, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.5% 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
  11.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% higher
  Commute
  27.7% lower
  Health
  8.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% lower