Milwaukee, Wisconsin vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 24.0% more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $309,917 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Milwaukee, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.0% 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
  10.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% higher
  Commute
  39.0% higher
  Health
  9.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.3% higher