Akron, Ohio vs. Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is 22.9% more expensive than Akron, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $67,612 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Akron, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Milwaukee, Wisconsin is more expensive than Akron, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% more expensive in Milwaukee
than in Akron, Ohio
Akron, OH vs. Milwaukee, WI
Compared to Akron, Milwaukee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.9% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% higher
  Commute
  27.1% higher
  Health
  6.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher