Milwaukee, Wisconsin vs. Arvada, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arvada, Colorado is 55.5% more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $466,470 in Arvada, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arvada, Colorado is more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
214% more expensive in Arvada
than in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI vs. Arvada, CO
Compared to Milwaukee, Arvada is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.5% 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
  9.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  232.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% lower
  Commute
  14.8% higher
  Health
  10.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.2% higher