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Cost of Living in Madison, WI

Population: 275,568 | Wisconsin

103
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Madison is 3% more expensive than the national average.

103
Housing
114
Home Values
96
Regional Price

Income

Median Household Income
$76,983
vs US Median ($75,149)
+2%

Housing

Median Rent
$1,364/mo
Median Home Value
$346,900
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$1,476/mo

Everyday Prices in Madison

BLS Average Prices for the Madison, WI (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area

$2.88
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
-6% vs US
🥚
$2.35
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
-6% vs US
🥛
$3.78
Milk (whole)
per gallon
-6% vs US
🍞
$1.74
Bread (white)
per lb
-6% vs US
🍗
$3.89
Chicken breast
per lb
-6% vs US
$0.17
Electricity
per kWh
-10% vs US

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