Columbus, Ohio vs. Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is 2.0% cheaper than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $125,481 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Milwaukee, Wisconsin is cheaper than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Milwaukee
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Milwaukee, WI
Compared to Columbus, Milwaukee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.0% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  13.3% higher
  Health
  4.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher