South Portland, Maine vs. Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is 22.6% cheaper than South Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $38,711 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in South Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Milwaukee, Wisconsin is cheaper than South Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Milwaukee
than in South Portland, Maine
South Portland, ME vs. Milwaukee, WI
Compared to South Portland, Milwaukee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.6% 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
  15.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  34.7% higher
  Health
  3.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% lower