Sun Prairie, Wisconsin vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 1.6% more expensive than Sun Prairie, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $50,802 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is more expensive than Sun Prairie, Wisconsin
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
HousingRent
12% more expensive in Madison
than in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin
Sun Prairie, WI vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Sun Prairie, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.6% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  1.6% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher