Cost of Living in Madison, United States
United States · North America
Monthly budget from $1373 — full breakdown for 2026.
Budget
$1,373
/mo
Standard
$2,494
/mo
Comfort
$4,769
/mo
Monthly cost breakdown
| Housing | Food | Transport | Leisure | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $780 | $330 | $88 | $175 | $1,373/mo |
| Standard | $1,404 | $584 | $169 | $337 | $2,494/mo |
| Comfort | $2,808 | $961 | $326 | $674 | $4,769/mo |
Data: World Bank, IMF, OECD. Updated daily.
About this city
Best US city to live with University of Wisconsin, lakes, farmer's markets, and progressive culture
Internet: 68 Mbps
Safety: 4.3/5
Nomad score: 4/5