Watsonville, California vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 33.2% cheaper than Watsonville, California.

You would need a salary of $96,922 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Watsonville, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is cheaper than Watsonville, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Madison
than in Watsonville, California
Watsonville, CA vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Watsonville, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.2% 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
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.9% higher
  Commute
  17.5% lower
  Health
  14.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower