Nomad Watch

About Madison

Madison, Wisconsin is a great pick for digital nomads 📍💻. It has a strong university vibe, reliable internet, and plenty of cozy cafés and coworking spaces. The city is bike-friendly, walkable, and full of lakeside spots for a good work-life balance 🌿🚲. Winters are cold, but the friendly community and affordable feel make it a solid remote-work base.

Regions

Through the year

Best in September (62) · now 40
-20° -10° 0° 10° 20° 30° Jan: 37 mm Feb: 33 mm Mar: 84 mm Apr: 91 mm May: 81 mm Jun: 93 mm Jul: 90 mm Aug: 82 mm Sep: 62 mm Oct: 57 mm Nov: 55 mm Dec: 50 mm Jan: -2°C / -10°C Feb: 0°C / -10°C Mar: 8°C / -2°C Apr: 13°C / 4°C May: 21°C / 10°C Jun: 27°C / 17°C Jul: 27°C / 18°C Aug: 27°C / 18°C Sep: 24°C / 14°C Oct: 17°C / 8°C Nov: 8°C / 0°C Dec: 1°C / -6°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 4.1
Internet Speed 8.0
Safety 8.2
Digital Nomad Popularity 4.0
Accommodation Cost 3.8
Weather 6.1
Nomad Friendly 5.5
Female Friendly 8.5
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Quick costs

Quick costs in Madison
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $1,250.00 per month
Coworking Space $200.00 per month
Coffee $4.50 per cup
Beer $5.50 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $15.00 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $65.00 per month
Mobile Plan $50.00 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $65.00 per month

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Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Milwaukee US United States $3,690 5.9 Compare
2 Chicago US United States $4,923 6.4 Compare
3 Traverse City US United States $3,940 5.7 Compare
4 Minneapolis US United States $3,550 6.5 Compare

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