Effingham, Illinois vs. Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is 6.7% more expensive than Effingham, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $106,675 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Effingham, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Milwaukee, Wisconsin is more expensive than Effingham, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
78% more expensive in Milwaukee
than in Effingham, Illinois
Effingham, IL vs. Milwaukee, WI
Compared to Effingham, Milwaukee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.7% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  78.2% higher
  Health
  26.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower