What is a pro or con of living in Milwaukee, Wisconsincompared to Elizabethtown, Kentucky?

Childcare is 58% more expensive in Milwaukee.

What salary do I need to live in Milwaukee, Wisconsin copmared to Elizabethtown, Kentucky?

A salary of $50,000 in Elizabethtown, Kentucky should increase to $50,779 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ELIZABETHTOWN vs. MILWAUKEE
Cost of Living Comparison

Elizabethtown, Kentucky vs. Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is 1.6% more expensive than Elizabethtown, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $50,779 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Elizabethtown, Kentucky.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Milwaukee, Wisconsin is more expensive than Elizabethtown, Kentucky
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
58% more expensive in Milwaukee
than in Elizabethtown, Kentucky

Elizabethtown, KY vs. Milwaukee, WI

Compared to Elizabethtown, Milwaukee is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

1.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

24.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

9.5% higher

Commute

29.9% higher

Health

0.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

0.7% lower

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Elizabethtown, Kentucky vs. Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

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