Des Moines, Iowa vs. Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is 7.6% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $80,718 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Milwaukee, Wisconsin is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% more expensive in Milwaukee
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Milwaukee, WI
Compared to Des Moines, Milwaukee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.6% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% higher
  Commute
  36.7% higher
  Health
  9.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher