Federal Way, Washington vs. Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is 36.8% cheaper than Federal Way, Washington.

You would need a salary of $94,743 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Federal Way, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Milwaukee, Wisconsin is cheaper than Federal Way, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Milwaukee
than in Federal Way, Washington
Federal Way, WA vs. Milwaukee, WI
Compared to Federal Way, Milwaukee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.8% 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
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  43.5% higher
  Commute
  31.3% lower
  Health
  5.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.1% lower