Waterloo, Iowa vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 40.8% more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $73,233 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterloo, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
178% more expensive in Madison
than in Waterloo, Iowa
Waterloo, IA vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Waterloo, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.8% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  173.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.7% higher
  Commute
  33.4% higher
  Health
  11.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% higher