Waterbury, Connecticut vs. Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is 13.7% cheaper than Waterbury, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $56,121 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterbury, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Milwaukee, Wisconsin is cheaper than Waterbury, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Milwaukee
than in Waterbury, Connecticut
Waterbury, CT vs. Milwaukee, WI
Compared to Waterbury, Milwaukee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.7% 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
  9.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.5% lower
  Commute
  5.9% lower
  Health
  22.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.9% lower