Cost of Living in Milwaukee
Summary of cost of living in Milwaukee, WI, United States:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 4,113.3$, excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,132.5$, excluding rent.
- Milwaukee is 28.3% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Milwaukee is, on average, 40.2% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 $ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 65.00 $ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 10.00 $ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 5.50 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 7.00 $ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 5.04 $ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.91 $ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 2.16 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 0.80 $ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 2.95 $ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 2.36 $ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 4.56 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.58 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.24 $ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 7.61 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.35 $ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.68 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.93 $ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 2.28 $ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 1.19 $ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 1.20 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 2.30 $ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 2.20 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 15.60 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 1.96 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.45 $ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 10.73 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 $ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 72.00 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 2.80 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 2.57 $ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 21.00 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 0.78 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 35,957.00 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 25,592.98 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 182.89 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 60.64 $ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 68.88 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 52.75 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 18.50 $ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 14.72 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 1,821.67 $ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 24,200.00 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 51.21 $ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 45.40 $ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 89.10 $ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 115.63 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,729.88 $ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,118.00 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,730.00 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,792.22 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 184.86 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 163.73 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,846.76 $ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.33 |
Prices in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
This city had 557 entries in the past 12 months by 60 different contributors.
Last update: 3 December 2025
Last update: 3 December 2025
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