Cost of Living Calculator - Iowa City, Iowa vs Milwaukee, Wisconsin


The cost of living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is 2.9% cheaper than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $43,710 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Milwaukee, Wisconsin is cheaper than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Milwaukee
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs Milwaukee, WI
Compared to Iowa City, Milwaukee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.9% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% higher
  Commute
  49.1% higher
  Health
  10.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower

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