What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

Median Home Cost is 256% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

A salary of $43,000 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin should increase to $76,456 in Washington, District of Columbia (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.

MILWAUKEE vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Milwaukee, Wisconsin vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 77.8% more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $76,456 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
256% more expensive in Washington
than in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Milwaukee, WI vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Milwaukee, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

77.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

22.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

352.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.7% higher

Commute

32.5% higher

Health

2.5% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

10.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Milwaukee, WI vs. Washington, DC

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