Cleveland, Ohio vs. Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is 17.2% more expensive than Cleveland, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $117,151 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Cleveland, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Milwaukee, Wisconsin is more expensive than Cleveland, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% more expensive in Milwaukee
than in Cleveland, Ohio
Cleveland, OH vs. Milwaukee, WI
Compared to Cleveland, Milwaukee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.2% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  130.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  12.8% higher
  Health
  12.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% lower