What is a pro or con of living in Milwaukee, Wisconsincompared to Charles Town, West Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 50% cheaper in Milwaukee.

What salary do I need to live in Milwaukee, Wisconsin copmared to Charles Town, West Virginia?

A salary of $50,000 in Charles Town, West Virginia could decrease to $37,247 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CHARLES TOWN vs. MILWAUKEE
Cost of Living Comparison

Charles Town, West Virginia vs. Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is 25.5% cheaper than Charles Town, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $37,247 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Charles Town, West Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Milwaukee, Wisconsin is cheaper than Charles Town, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Milwaukee
than in Charles Town, West Virginia

Charles Town, WV vs. Milwaukee, WI

Compared to Charles Town, Milwaukee is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

25.5% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

12.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

46.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

12.1% higher

Commute

27.1% lower

Health

25.2% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

7.8% lower

Cost of Food

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Charles Town, West Virginia vs. Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

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Charles Town, WV vs. Milwaukee, WI

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