Milwaukee, Wisconsin vs. Poughkeepsie, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Poughkeepsie, New York is 21.0% more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $205,726 in Poughkeepsie, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Poughkeepsie, New York is more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in Poughkeepsie
than in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI vs. Poughkeepsie, NY
Compared to Milwaukee, Poughkeepsie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.0% 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
  11.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.9% higher
  Commute
  4.8% higher
  Health
  35.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% higher