Portland, Oregon vs. Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is 36.0% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $42,862 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Milwaukee, Wisconsin is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Milwaukee
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Milwaukee, WI
Compared to Portland, Milwaukee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.0% 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
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.7% higher
  Commute
  21.4% lower
  Health
  2.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.5% lower