Milwaukee, Wisconsin vs. Cambridge, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 105.1% more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $108,691 in Cambridge, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cambridge, Massachusetts is more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
405% more expensive in Cambridge
than in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI vs. Cambridge, MA
Compared to Milwaukee, Cambridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  105.1% 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
  24.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  556.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.4% higher
  Commute
  6.3% lower
  Health
  4.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  29.3% higher