Des Plaines, Illinois vs. Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is 19.7% cheaper than Des Plaines, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $68,242 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Plaines, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Milwaukee, Wisconsin is cheaper than Des Plaines, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Milwaukee
than in Des Plaines, Illinois
Des Plaines, IL vs. Milwaukee, WI
Compared to Des Plaines, Milwaukee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.7% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% higher
  Commute
  18.9% lower
  Health
  5.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% lower