Lake Zurich, Illinois vs. Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is 21.8% cheaper than Lake Zurich, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $39,104 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Zurich, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Milwaukee, Wisconsin is cheaper than Lake Zurich, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Milwaukee
than in Lake Zurich, Illinois
Lake Zurich, IL vs. Milwaukee, WI
Compared to Lake Zurich, Milwaukee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.8% 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
  9.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% higher
  Commute
  7.0% higher
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% lower