Racine, Wisconsin vs. Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is 5.3% more expensive than Racine, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $73,744 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Racine, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Milwaukee, Wisconsin is more expensive than Racine, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Milwaukee
than in Racine, Wisconsin
Racine, WI vs. Milwaukee, WI
Compared to Racine, Milwaukee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.3% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  19.1% higher
  Health
  7.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower