Cost of living in Milwaukee
compared to
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and more.
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | $20.00 |
$12.00
-
$40.00
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.00 |
$9.00
-
$14.00
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | $2.83 |
$1.99
-
$4.00
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | $1.80 |
$1.30
-
$3.00
|
Milwaukee - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.03 |
$2.20
-
$6.61
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) | $4.89 |
$2.97
-
$13.23
|
| Milk (1 gallon) | $3.18 |
$2.67
-
$7.00
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.02 |
$1.79
-
$6.00
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | $4.96 |
$2.10
-
$10.00
|
| Apples (1 lb) | $2.44 |
$0.99
-
$4.00
|
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.55 |
$0.49
-
$2.00
|
| Oranges (1 lb) | $2.19 |
$0.99
-
$7.50
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $2.27 |
$0.98
-
$4.50
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $1.16 |
$0.50
-
$2.00
|
| Onions (1 lb) | $1.11 |
$0.69
-
$3.00
|
Milwaukee - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | $3.36 |
$2.75
-
$4.99
|
| Monthly public transit pass | $72.00 |
$72.00
-
$92.00
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | $30,000.00 |
$25,000.00
-
$37,383.69
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | $13.98 |
$13.98
-
$29.35
|
Milwaukee - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$58.52 |
$40.00
-
$95.00
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | $1,599.17 |
$1,300.00
-
$1,880.00
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | $1,255.00 |
$800.00
-
$1,500.00
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$126.63 |
$77.74
-
$266.12
|
Milwaukee - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | $1,821.67 |
$1,821.67
-
$3,000.00
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | $24,200.00 |
$24,200.00
-
$45,450.00
|
Milwaukee - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | $5.12 |
$4.00
-
$10.00
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area | $5.01 |
$3.00
-
$8.00
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$10.00 |
$9.80
-
$20.00
|
| Monthly membership at local gym | $60.00 |
$40.00
-
$85.00
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | $14.00 |
$12.00
-
$20.00
|
Milwaukee - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$63.57 |
$20.00
-
$100.00
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$45.50 |
$30.00
-
$90.00
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$91.67 |
$60.00
-
$130.00
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) | $146.00 |
$70.00
-
$250.00
|
Milwaukee - Cost of clothing
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