Burlington, Iowa vs. Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is 23.3% more expensive than Burlington, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $61,645 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Burlington, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Milwaukee, Wisconsin is more expensive than Burlington, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% more expensive in Milwaukee
than in Burlington, Iowa
Burlington, IA vs. Milwaukee, WI
Compared to Burlington, Milwaukee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.3% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  68.8% higher
  Health
  19.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher