Waltham, Massachusetts vs. Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is 43.2% cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $96,507 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Milwaukee, Wisconsin is cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Milwaukee
than in Waltham, Massachusetts
Waltham, MA vs. Milwaukee, WI
Compared to Waltham, Milwaukee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.2% 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
  17.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.4% lower
  Commute
  8.2% higher
  Health
  4.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.8% lower