F
30%
Overall NAT. AVG.
1%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
103%
Housing NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living score is 90, then the estimated cost of living is 10% lower than the national average. If the score is 110, then the estimated cost of living is 10% higher than average. The overall index is calculated using weighted estimates across major everyday expense categories, including housing (30%), groceries (16%), transportation (12%), healthcare (10%), utilities (8%), lifestyle and entertainment (8%), household expenses (8%), and education and childcare (8%). All values are AI-assisted city-level estimates designed for directional comparisons.
Index Hawk's Landing Madison Wisconsin
Cost of living13011196
Groceries999999
Health care979798
Housing20313889
Transportation969698
Utilities105105101
Lifestyle & Entertainment10010098
Household Items969699
Education & Childcare10310398
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Hawk's Landing is 36% higher than the Madison average
  • The cost of living in Hawk's Landing is 30% higher than the national average
  • Hawk's Landing housing is 103% higher than the national average
  • Wisconsin general sales tax is 2% lower than the national average
  • Wisconsin state income tax is 36% higher than the national average

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      Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

      Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
      Household$189,874$15,823$4,430$5,697

      Wisconsin Sales Tax

      State General Sales Tax With Max Surtax
      Wisconsin 5% 6.75%

      Wisconsin Income Tax

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      Wisconsin 3.54% 7.65%

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      Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.