Seattle, Washington vs. Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is 49.5% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $45,429 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Milwaukee, Wisconsin is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Milwaukee
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Milwaukee, WI
Compared to Seattle, Milwaukee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.5% 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
  14.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  47.1% higher
  Commute
  25.7% lower
  Health
  5.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.3% lower