Springfield, Massachusetts vs. Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is 8.0% cheaper than Springfield, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $91,965 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Milwaukee, Wisconsin is cheaper than Springfield, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Milwaukee
than in Springfield, Massachusetts
Springfield, MA vs. Milwaukee, WI
Compared to Springfield, Milwaukee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.0% 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
  10.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% lower
  Commute
  9.3% higher
  Health
  2.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower