Cost of Living in West Milwaukee, WI
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
92.6
100 = national avg
-7.4 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$40,755
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$96,330
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing110.3
Food87.4
Transportation74.9
Healthcare89.9
Utilities94.5
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$1,119
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,338
per month
The overall cost of living index in West Milwaukee is 92.6, which is 7.4% below the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 110.3. A single adult needs to earn approximately $40,755 per year to cover basic expenses.