Kansas City, Missouri vs. Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is 3.6% cheaper than Kansas City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $33,726 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Kansas City, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Milwaukee, Wisconsin is cheaper than Kansas City, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Milwaukee
than in Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City, MO vs. Milwaukee, WI
Compared to Kansas City, Milwaukee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.6% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  15.1% higher
  Health
  8.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower