Arlington Heights, Illinois vs. Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is 26.7% cheaper than Arlington Heights, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $36,635 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Milwaukee, Wisconsin is cheaper than Arlington Heights, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Milwaukee
than in Arlington Heights, Illinois
Arlington Heights, IL vs. Milwaukee, WI
Compared to Arlington Heights, Milwaukee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.7% 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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% higher
  Commute
  18.9% lower
  Health
  5.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% lower