Milwaukee, Wisconsin vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 81.1% more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $181,110 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
263% more expensive in Boston
than in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Milwaukee, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  81.1% 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
  19.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  389.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.4% higher
  Commute
  29.1% higher
  Health
  3.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  34.9% higher