Detroit, Michigan vs. Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is 4.5% cheaper than Detroit, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $52,520 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Milwaukee, Wisconsin is cheaper than Detroit, Michigan
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
42% cheaper in Milwaukee
than in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, MI vs. Milwaukee, WI
Compared to Detroit, Milwaukee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.5% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  129.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Median Home Cost
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  Utilities
  12.8% higher
  Commute
  42.7% lower
  Health
  13.9% higher
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  Personal
  1.2% lower
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