Milwaukee, Wisconsin vs. Freeport, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Freeport, Illinois is 16.9% cheaper than Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $62,338 in Freeport, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Freeport, Illinois is cheaper than Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Freeport
than in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI vs. Freeport, IL
Compared to Milwaukee, Freeport is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.9% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  34.6% lower
  Health
  19.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher