South Bend, Indiana vs. Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is 12.9% more expensive than South Bend, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $248,453 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in South Bend, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Milwaukee, Wisconsin is more expensive than South Bend, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Milwaukee
than in South Bend, Indiana
South Bend, IN vs. Milwaukee, WI
Compared to South Bend, Milwaukee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.9% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% higher
  Commute
  32.3% higher
  Health
  0.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher