Milwaukee, Wisconsin vs. Northbrook, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Northbrook, Illinois is 57.9% more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $118,388 in Northbrook, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Northbrook, Illinois is more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
207% more expensive in Northbrook
than in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI vs. Northbrook, IL
Compared to Milwaukee, Northbrook is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.9% 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
  11.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  266.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  26.6% higher
  Health
  5.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% higher