Milwaukee, Wisconsin vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 28.3% more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $44,917 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
128% more expensive in Phoenix
than in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Milwaukee, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.3% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  94.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  15.5% higher
  Health
  0.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher