Worcester, Massachusetts vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 3.5% cheaper than Worcester, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $48,240 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is cheaper than Worcester, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in Madison
than in Worcester, Massachusetts
Worcester, MA vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Worcester, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.5% 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
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  10.1% lower
  Health
  3.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower