Palatine, Illinois vs. Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is 22.3% cheaper than Palatine, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $55,949 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Palatine, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Milwaukee, Wisconsin is cheaper than Palatine, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Milwaukee
than in Palatine, Illinois
Palatine, IL vs. Milwaukee, WI
Compared to Palatine, Milwaukee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.3% lower
      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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% higher
  Commute
  20.3% lower
  Health
  5.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% lower