Anchorage, Alaska vs. Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is 27.0% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $51,112 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Milwaukee, Wisconsin is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Milwaukee
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Milwaukee, WI
Compared to Anchorage, Milwaukee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.0% 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
  24.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% lower
  Commute
  2.4% lower
  Health
  25.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.3% lower