Milwaukee, Wisconsin vs. Prior Lake, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Prior Lake, Minnesota is 37.0% more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $68,477 in Prior Lake, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Prior Lake, Minnesota is more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
169% more expensive in Prior Lake
than in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI vs. Prior Lake, MN
Compared to Milwaukee, Prior Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.0% 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
  11.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  172.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  9.2% higher
  Health
  19.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% higher