What is a pro or con of living in Milwaukee, Wisconsincompared to Rockford, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 36% more expensive in Milwaukee.

What salary do I need to live in Milwaukee, Wisconsin copmared to Rockford, Illinois?

A salary of $60,000 in Rockford, Illinois should increase to $67,045 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ROCKFORD vs. MILWAUKEE
Cost of Living Comparison

Rockford, Illinois vs. Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is 11.7% more expensive than Rockford, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $67,045 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockford, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Milwaukee, Wisconsin is more expensive than Rockford, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in Milwaukee
than in Rockford, Illinois

Rockford, IL vs. Milwaukee, WI

Compared to Rockford, Milwaukee is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

11.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

39.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.0% higher

Commute

23.8% higher

Health

12.0% lower

Taxes

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Personal

2.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Rockford, Illinois vs. Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

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