| | Milwaukee, WI | Madison, WI | United States |
| Overall | 88.0 | 103.4 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 92.9 | 97.9 | 100 |
| Health | 93.2 | 92.9 | 100 |
| Housing | 55.7 | 112.7 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $180,800 | $337,500 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 101.2 | 107.5 | 100 |
| Transportation | 102.1 | 85.8 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 119.9 | 133.0 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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I love Milwaukee, and you might too - 6/7/2023
I have lived in Milwaukee for about 5 years. I really like the area, but I also plan on moving away soon. It is a unique city that has its charm though. Here is my...
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The Cream City Greats! - 4/14/2022
I've gone to Milwaukee many times for vacation, and it is a beautiful city with great lakeside views and beaches, stunning river walks, and of course the delicous cheese...
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Ok but needs work. - 11/20/2021
Pretty decent city with some things to offer although crime is on the rise and segregation is out of control by race and income...
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Overall nice place to live - 5/19/2023
Have been living in Madison for almost 3 years. It’s very safe, ppl generally friendly and for a town of its size it has fair number of good restaurants and interesting...
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Terrible place to live! - 7/19/2021
Moved here five years ago and am ready to glorified college town! The rent is increasing astronomically, as are property taxes. The traffic is terrible and increasing...
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