Washington, District of Columbia vs. West Allis, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Allis, Wisconsin is 41.9% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $29,050 in West Allis, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Allis, Wisconsin is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in West Allis
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. West Allis, WI
Compared to Washington, West Allis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.9% 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
  17.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  27.4% lower
  Health
  2.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% lower