Cost of Living Calculator - Oak Brook, Illinois vs Milwaukee, Wisconsin


The cost of living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is 42.3% cheaper than Oak Brook, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $43,244 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak Brook, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Milwaukee, Wisconsin is cheaper than Oak Brook, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Milwaukee
than in Oak Brook, Illinois
Oak Brook, IL vs Milwaukee, WI
Compared to Oak Brook, Milwaukee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.3% 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
  13.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  16.1% lower
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% lower

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