Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs West Milwaukee, Wisconsin


The cost of living in West Milwaukee, Wisconsin is 20.8% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $57,843 in West Milwaukee, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Milwaukee, Wisconsin is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in West Milwaukee
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs West Milwaukee, WI
Compared to Chicago, West Milwaukee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.8% lower
      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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% higher
  Commute
  28.1% lower
  Health
  5.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% lower

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