What is a pro or con of living in Marengo, Illinoiscompared to Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

Median Home Cost is 52% more expensive in Marengo.

What salary do I need to live in Marengo, Illinois copmared to Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

A salary of $50,000 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin should increase to $61,157 in Marengo, Illinois (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

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Cost of Living Comparison

Milwaukee, Wisconsin vs. Marengo, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Marengo, Illinois is 22.3% more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $61,157 in Marengo, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Marengo, Illinois is more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in Marengo
than in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Milwaukee, WI vs. Marengo, IL

Compared to Milwaukee, Marengo is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

22.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

61.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.5% lower

Commute

23.3% higher

Health

4.0% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

9.7% higher

Cost of Food

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