Should I move to Madison?

Madison, WI, United States has a cost of living 31.3% cheaper than New York City (index: 68.7). It is ranked #137 out of 538 cities globally. Local purchasing power is very strong (index: 152.0 vs NYC = 100). Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

What is the cost of living in Madison?

The cost of living in Madison is 31.3% cheaper than New York City (index: 68.7). Groceries are 21.8% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 33.0% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately EUR 1,016 per month. Local purchasing power index is 152.0 (NYC = 100).

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

Borde jag flytta till Madison?

31.3% billigare än NYC — och köpkraften är very strong.

Använd kalkylatorn med din lön för ett personligt svar.

-31.3%

vs NYC

EUR 1,016

Uppskattad hyra i

152.0

Köpkraft

Very strong

Köpkraft

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

Personligt Svar

Jämför din lön — flytta till Madison?

Siffrorna

Kostnadsfördelning — Madison

Kostnadsindex vs NYC = 100

Levnadskostnader

68.7 Moderate

Hyra

39.6 Affordable

Livsmedel

78.2 Above average

Restauranger

67.0 Moderate

Köpkraft

152.0 Very strong

Uppskattad hyra i Madison

1 rum — Stadskärna EUR 1,016/mo

1 rum — Utanför centrum EUR 762/mo

3 rum — Stadskärna EUR 1,768/mo

Besparing utanför centrum ~25% billigare

Uppskattat från hyresindex. Faktiska priser kan variera.

Liknande alternativ

Överväger alternativ?

Städer i samma land eller region med jämförbar levnadskostnad.

🇺🇸 Milwaukee

WI, United States

CoL index 66.5

Jämför Milwaukee vs Madison → →

Redo att se siffrorna?

Ange din lön och nuvarande stad. Få exakt nettolön i Madison — på sekunder.

Jämför löner → → Fullständiga levnadskostnadsdata

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