🇺🇸 WI, United States · #137 of 538 cities · 2026

Should I Move to Madison?

31.3% cheaper than NYC — and purchasing power is very strong.

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-31.3%
vs NYC
EUR 1,016
Estimated rent in
152.0
Purchasing Power
Very strong
Purchasing Power

Source: Numbeo · NYC = 100 baseline · Data verified Q1 2026

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The numbers

Cost breakdown — Madison

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living
68.7 Moderate
Rent
39.6 Affordable
Groceries
78.2 Above average
Restaurants
67.0 Moderate
Purchasing Power
152.0 Very strong

Estimated rent in Madison

1-BR — City centre EUR 1,016/mo
1-BR — Outside centre EUR 762/mo
3-BR — City centre EUR 1,768/mo
Save by going outside centre ~25% cheaper

Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary.

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