New Orleans, Louisiana vs. Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is 16.6% cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $145,860 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Milwaukee, Wisconsin is cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Milwaukee
than in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, LA vs. Milwaukee, WI
Compared to New Orleans, Milwaukee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.6% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.9% higher
  Commute
  22.9% lower
  Health
  8.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower