Milwaukee, Wisconsin vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 98.1% more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $237,733 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
355% more expensive in Seattle
than in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Milwaukee, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  98.1% 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
  17.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  480.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.0% lower
  Commute
  34.7% higher
  Health
  5.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.5% higher