Benson, Minnesota vs. Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is 20.8% more expensive than Benson, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $157,076 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Benson, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Milwaukee, Wisconsin is more expensive than Benson, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Milwaukee
than in Benson, Minnesota
Benson, MN vs. Milwaukee, WI
Compared to Benson, Milwaukee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.8% higher
      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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% higher
  Commute
  69.6% higher
  Health
  13.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower