What is a pro or con of living in Milwaukee, Wisconsincompared to Jefferson City, Missouri?

Childcare is 84% more expensive in Milwaukee.

What salary do I need to live in Milwaukee, Wisconsin copmared to Jefferson City, Missouri?

A salary of $50,000 in Jefferson City, Missouri should increase to $50,779 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

JEFFERSON CITY vs. MILWAUKEE
Cost of Living Comparison

Jefferson City, Missouri vs. Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is 1.6% more expensive than Jefferson City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $50,779 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Jefferson City, Missouri.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Milwaukee, Wisconsin is more expensive than Jefferson City, Missouri
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
84% more expensive in Milwaukee
than in Jefferson City, Missouri

Jefferson City, MO vs. Milwaukee, WI

Compared to Jefferson City, Milwaukee is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

1.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

21.1% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

3.8% higher

Commute

50.4% higher

Health

25.8% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

2.2% lower

Cost of Food

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Jefferson City, Missouri vs. Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

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Jefferson City, MO vs. Milwaukee, WI

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