Denver, Colorado vs. Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is 33.7% cheaper than Denver, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $39,765 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Denver, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Milwaukee, Wisconsin is cheaper than Denver, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Milwaukee
than in Denver, Colorado
Denver, CO vs. Milwaukee, WI
Compared to Denver, Milwaukee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.7% lower
      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
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  12.1% lower
  Health
  11.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower