Madison, WI Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Madison, Wisconsin?
$5,400 / month
for a family, 0.0% more expensive than the national average
$4,167 / month
for a single person, 12.6% less expensive than the national average

Madison cost of living score
103.4
More expensive
3.4% higher
than the US average
15.0% higher
than the Wisconsin average
Madison, Wisconsin gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 103.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 3.4% higher than the U.S. average and 15.0% higher than the average for Wisconsin.

Madison, WI

Housing costs in Madison?
A typical home costs $337,500, which is 0.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 38.3% more expensive than the average Wisconsin home, at $244,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Madison costs $1,460 per month, which is 2.1% more than the national average of $1,430 and 29.5% more than the state average of $1,030.

Can I afford Madison?
To live comfortably in Madison, Wisconsin, a minimum annual income of $64,800 for a family, and $50,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Madison?
Madison, Wisconsin offers plenty of activities alongside an impressive cost-of-living that makes it worth considering. Homeowners can benefit from various types of housing choices ranging from low cost single family homes to beachfront apartments - while renters also have access to lots of great deals nowadays as well. Moreover, food and transportation costs are much lower than other US cities - giving you more value for your dollar if you choose Madison as your home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMadisonWisconsinUnited States
  103.489.9100.0
  97.994.7100
  92.998.9100.0
  112.779.3100.0
  $337,500$244,100$338,100
  107.599100
  85.886.9100.0
  133.0106.6100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Unfortunately, a number of these reviews are politically based. Madison remains the only shining star in Wisconsin’s economy. The economy is broadly based, with  More

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Have been living in Madison for almost 3 years. It’s very safe, ppl generally friendly and for a town of its size it has fair number of good restaurants and interesting  More

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Lacks balance and zero accountability.   More

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