Watertown, Wisconsin vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 15.8% more expensive than Watertown, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $57,877 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Watertown, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is more expensive than Watertown, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Madison
than in Watertown, Wisconsin
Watertown, WI vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Watertown, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.8% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% higher
  Commute
  10.9% higher
  Health
  8.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher