Poughkeepsie, New York vs. Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is 17.4% cheaper than Poughkeepsie, New York.

You would need a salary of $61,976 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Poughkeepsie, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Milwaukee, Wisconsin is cheaper than Poughkeepsie, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Milwaukee
than in Poughkeepsie, New York
Poughkeepsie, NY vs. Milwaukee, WI
Compared to Poughkeepsie, Milwaukee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.4% 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
  10.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.6% lower
  Commute
  4.6% lower
  Health
  26.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% lower