Olympia, Washington vs. Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is 24.3% cheaper than Olympia, Washington.

You would need a salary of $15,139 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Olympia, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Milwaukee, Wisconsin is cheaper than Olympia, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Milwaukee
than in Olympia, Washington
Olympia, WA vs. Milwaukee, WI
Compared to Olympia, Milwaukee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.3% 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
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.0% higher
  Commute
  12.1% higher
  Health
  7.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower