Bloomington, Illinois vs. Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is 2.8% more expensive than Bloomington, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $92,512 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Milwaukee, Wisconsin is more expensive than Bloomington, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
51% more expensive in Milwaukee
than in Bloomington, Illinois
Bloomington, IL vs. Milwaukee, WI
Compared to Bloomington, Milwaukee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.8% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  51.5% higher
  Health
  14.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower