Milwaukee, Wisconsin vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 26.8% more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $30,331 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% more expensive in Chicago
than in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Milwaukee, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.8% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  8.3% lower
  Commute
  35.7% higher
  Health
  5.6% lower
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  12.1% higher
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