Milwaukee, Wisconsin vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 12.8% more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $338,231 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in Houston
than in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Milwaukee, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.8% 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% lower
  Commute
  16.6% higher
  Health
  2.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher