Milwaukee, Wisconsin vs. Lead, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lead, South Dakota is 1.1% more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $50,531 in Lead, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lead, South Dakota is more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in Lead
than in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI vs. Lead, SD
Compared to Milwaukee, Lead is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.1% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.7% lower
  Commute
  32.7% lower
  Health
  55.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher