Milwaukee, Wisconsin vs. Gary, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gary, Indiana is 13.9% cheaper than Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $43,034 in Gary, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gary, Indiana is cheaper than Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Gary
than in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI vs. Gary, IN
Compared to Milwaukee, Gary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.9% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  7.2% lower
  Health
  0.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher