Erie, Pennsylvania vs. Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is 7.1% more expensive than Erie, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $89,797 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Erie, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Milwaukee, Wisconsin is more expensive than Erie, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Milwaukee
than in Erie, Pennsylvania
Erie, PA vs. Milwaukee, WI
Compared to Erie, Milwaukee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.1% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% higher
  Commute
  23.6% higher
  Health
  3.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% lower