Milwaukee, Wisconsin vs. Rock Island, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rock Island, Illinois is 14.8% cheaper than Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $42,621 in Rock Island, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rock Island, Illinois is cheaper than Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Rock Island
than in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI vs. Rock_Island, IL
Compared to Milwaukee, Rock_Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.8% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% lower
  Commute
  23.9% lower
  Health
  1.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher