Milwaukee, Wisconsin vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 52.8% more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $116,109 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
219% more expensive in Austin
than in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Milwaukee, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.8% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  200.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  7.6% higher
  Health
  9.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher