Decatur, Illinois vs. Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is 23.6% more expensive than Decatur, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $92,737 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Decatur, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Milwaukee, Wisconsin is more expensive than Decatur, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
116% more expensive in Milwaukee
than in Decatur, Illinois
Decatur, IL vs. Milwaukee, WI
Compared to Decatur, Milwaukee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.6% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  97.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  45.9% higher
  Health
  16.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher