Sussex, Wisconsin vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 7.2% cheaper than Sussex, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $49,169 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Sussex, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is cheaper than Sussex, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Madison
than in Sussex, Wisconsin
Sussex, WI vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Sussex, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.2% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% higher
  Commute
  10.3% lower
  Health
  7.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower