Tamaqua, Pennsylvania vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 38.0% more expensive than Tamaqua, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $68,980 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is more expensive than Tamaqua, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
225% more expensive in Madison
than in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania
Tamaqua, PA vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Tamaqua, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.0% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  452.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% higher
  Commute
  3.7% lower
  Health
  17.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher