Ferndale, Michigan vs. Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is 12.5% cheaper than Ferndale, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $43,750 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Ferndale, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Milwaukee, Wisconsin is cheaper than Ferndale, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Milwaukee
than in Ferndale, Michigan
Ferndale, MI vs. Milwaukee, WI
Compared to Ferndale, Milwaukee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.5% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% higher
  Commute
  18.7% lower
  Health
  16.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% lower