South Milwaukee, WI Cost of Living


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South Milwaukee cost of living score
88
Less expensive
12.0% lower
than the US average
2.1% lower
than the Wisconsin average
South Milwaukee, Wisconsin gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 88, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 12.0% lower than the U.S. average and 2.1% higher than the average for Wisconsin.

South Milwaukee, WI

Housing costs in South Milwaukee?
A typical home costs $221,500, which is 34.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 9.3% less expensive than the average Wisconsin home, at $244,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in South Milwaukee costs $1,040 per month, which is 27.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and close to the state average of $1,030.

Can I afford South Milwaukee?
To live comfortably in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a minimum annual income of $42,480 for a family, and $34,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about South Milwaukee?
South Milwaukee, WI is an affordable place to live. The cost of living in the city is about 9% lower than the national average. Housing costs are among the most affordable in the region, with median rent for a two-bedroom apartment hovering around $750 per month. Groceries, health care, and other necessities are also relatively inexpensive compared to other parts of the country. Property taxes in South Milwaukee are slightly higher than state averages, but overall it remains a very affordable place to call home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSouth MilwaukeeWisconsinUnited States
  88.089.9100.0
  94.494.7100
  93.298.9100.0
  74.079.3100.0
  $221,500$244,100$338,100
  98.9%99.0%100.0%
  96.486.9100.0
  120.4106.6100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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ridgedale apartments on grange ave. and the fountains on national ave... terrible management they fool with the tenants. these are subsidized mind you. if they dont like  More

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