Cost of living comparison
Madison is 4.7% more expensive than United States overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 6.3% less in Madison
- Groceries
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pay 2.5% less in Madison
- Transportation
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pay 2.0% less in Madison
- Housing
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pay 1.0% more in Madison
- Childcare
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pay 18.8% more in Madison
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 8.6% more in Madison
- Clothing
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pay 15.6% more in Madison
The cost of childcare, clothing, entertainment and sports, and housing in Madison are more expensive than in United States. Expenses including restaurants, groceries, and transportation are lower in Madison.
If you lived in Madison instead of United States, you would:
pay 6.3% less for restaurants
|
United States
|
Madison
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$18.59
|
$15.00
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.47
|
$10.00
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.50
|
$2.44
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.96
|
$1.98
|
|
pay 2.5% less for groceries
|
United States
|
Madison
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.49
|
$3.81
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.33
|
$7.20
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$3.91
|
$3.57
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.56
|
$3.18
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.16
|
$5.91
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.33
|
$2.00
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.78
|
$0.59
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.00
|
$2.17
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.16
|
$2.20
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.34
|
$1.23
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.38
|
$1.25
|
|
pay 2.0% less for transportation
|
United States
|
Madison
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.61
|
$3.43
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$65.15
|
$62.00
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$31,583.67
|
$25,000.00
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$17.81
|
$21.90
|
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pay 1.0% more for housing
|
United States
|
Madison
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$67.50
|
$71.03
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,655.99
|
$1,665.38
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,423.40
|
$1,380.83
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$148.34
|
$150.22
|
|
pay 18.8% more for childcare
|
United States
|
Madison
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,351.84
|
$1,717.56
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$22,265.44
|
$24,601.00
|
|
pay 8.6% more for entertainment and sports
|
United States
|
Madison
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.78
|
$5.50
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.04
|
$5.56
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$9.68
|
$9.95
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$50.84
|
$63.00
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$13.30
|
$14.75
|
|
pay 15.6% more for clothing
|
United States
|
Madison
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$50.38
|
$62.50
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$40.66
|
$42.00
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$85.52
|
$99.00
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$111.08
|
$132.50
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