Beckley, West Virginia vs. Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is 20.8% more expensive than Beckley, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $76,121 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Beckley, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Milwaukee, Wisconsin is more expensive than Beckley, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% more expensive in Milwaukee
than in Beckley, West Virginia
Beckley, WV vs. Milwaukee, WI
Compared to Beckley, Milwaukee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.8% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.0% higher
  Commute
  45.2% higher
  Health
  26.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher