Yakima, Washington vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 9.1% more expensive than Yakima, Washington.

You would need a salary of $54,575 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Yakima, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is more expensive than Yakima, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% more expensive in Madison
than in Yakima, Washington
Yakima, WA vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Yakima, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.1% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.1% higher
  Commute
  1.4% higher
  Health
  6.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% higher