Wilmington, Delaware vs. Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is 14.7% cheaper than Wilmington, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $42,649 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Milwaukee, Wisconsin is cheaper than Wilmington, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Milwaukee
than in Wilmington, Delaware
Wilmington, DE vs. Milwaukee, WI
Compared to Wilmington, Milwaukee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.7% 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
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  6.5% higher
  Health
  17.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% lower