What is a pro or con of living in Milwaukee, Wisconsincompared to Charlotte, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 52% cheaper in Milwaukee.

What salary do I need to live in Milwaukee, Wisconsin copmared to Charlotte, North Carolina?

A salary of $100,000 in Charlotte, North Carolina could decrease to $84,955 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.

CHARLOTTE vs. MILWAUKEE
Cost of Living Comparison

Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is 15.0% cheaper than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $84,955 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Milwaukee, Wisconsin is cheaper than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Milwaukee
than in Charlotte, North Carolina

Charlotte, NC vs. Milwaukee, WI

Compared to Charlotte, Milwaukee is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

15.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

6.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

46.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.0% higher

Commute

4.5% higher

Health

1.9% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

3.7% lower

Cost of Food

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Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

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Charlotte, NC vs. Milwaukee, WI

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