Pekin, Illinois vs. Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is 12.3% more expensive than Pekin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $67,401 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Pekin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Milwaukee, Wisconsin is more expensive than Pekin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% more expensive in Milwaukee
than in Pekin, Illinois
Pekin, IL vs. Milwaukee, WI
Compared to Pekin, Milwaukee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.3% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% higher
  Commute
  31.7% higher
  Health
  18.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower