Cost of living in West Allis

In West Allis, United States, a family of four typically needs around $5338 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $2044 monthly.

How expensive is West Allis compared to other cities?

Compared to the European benchmark, West Allis is 43% more expensive overall.

How does West Allis compare to your city?

West Allis is 40% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in West Allis is, on average, 55% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in West Allis?

Who is West Allis a good fit for?

West Allis tends to fit higher-income residents who can comfortably absorb housing costs. It can be challenging on a moderate budget, mainly due to rent and utilities.

FAQ

Why is West Allis so expensive?

The high cost of living in West Allis is primarily driven by rent and utilities, which significantly impact overall expenses.

Is food expensive in West Allis?

Yes, food costs in West Allis are 30% higher than the European benchmark, contributing to the overall expense.

Is public transport affordable in West Allis?

Public transport in West Allis is relatively affordable, being 27% lower than the European benchmark.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
2044 $
Without Rent
853 $
Rent & Utilities
1191 $
Food
621 $
Transport
54 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
4060 $
GDP per Capita
81,695 $
Freedom Index
8.39
Lifespan
77 years
Speak English
96%
Population
60.3K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 20.2 $
Dinner 69.4 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 10.1 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 5.23 $
Capuccino 5.11 $
Coke, 330ml 2.49 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 0.8 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 2.91 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.99 $
Eggs, 12 pack 3.02 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 9.78 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 11 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 14 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.46 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.77 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.86 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.02 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.65 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.47 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.85 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.49 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 14 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.74 $
Cigarette pack 10.1 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 2.08 $
Monthly Pass 70.7 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 0.88 $
Taxi, 8 km 14 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 153 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 9.3 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 4.55 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 3.67 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 1.91 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 103 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 159 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 58.2 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 999 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 2,010 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 1,152 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 2,334 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 2,035 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 1,762 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 4,06 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.61%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 50.7 $
Cinema, 1 seat 14.3 $
Haircut 17.2 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 92.2 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 59.3 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 1,809 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 24,310 $

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West Allis vs George Town (George Town is 78% more expensive)
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West Allis vs Nassau (Nassau is 35% more expensive) West Allis vs Freeport (Freeport is 7% more expensive)
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United States
West Allis vs New York City (New York City is 98% more expensive) West Allis vs Los Angeles (Los Angeles is 56% more expensive) West Allis vs Chicago (Chicago is 30% more expensive) West Allis vs Houston (Houston is 10% more expensive) West Allis vs Phoenix (Phoenix is 16% more expensive) West Allis vs Philadelphia (Philadelphia is 24% more expensive) West Allis vs San Antonio (San Antonio is 7% more expensive) West Allis vs San Diego (San Diego is 64% more expensive) West Allis vs Dallas (Dallas is 25% more expensive) West Allis vs San Jose (San Jose is 80% more expensive)
Canada
West Allis vs Toronto (Toronto is 26% more expensive) West Allis vs Montreal (Montreal is 4% less expensive) West Allis vs Calgary (Calgary is 5% more expensive) West Allis vs Ottawa (Ottawa is 9% more expensive) West Allis vs Edmonton (Edmonton is 13% less expensive) West Allis vs Winnipeg (Winnipeg is 14% less expensive) West Allis vs Mississauga (Mississauga is 21% more expensive) West Allis vs Vancouver (Vancouver is 30% more expensive) West Allis vs Brampton (Brampton is 4% more expensive) West Allis vs Hamilton (Hamilton is 5% more expensive)
Barbados
West Allis vs Bridgetown (Bridgetown is 33% less expensive) West Allis vs Holetown (Holetown is 32% less expensive)
Panama
West Allis vs Panama City (Panama City is 32% less expensive) West Allis vs Colon (Colon is 42% less expensive) West Allis vs Tocumen (Tocumen is 40% less expensive) West Allis vs Santiago de Veraguas (Santiago de Veraguas is 48% less expensive) West Allis vs David (David is 59% less expensive) West Allis vs La Chorrera (La Chorrera is 53% less expensive) West Allis vs Balboa (Balboa is 39% less expensive) West Allis vs Pacora (Pacora is 39% less expensive) West Allis vs Chitre (Chitre is 47% less expensive) West Allis vs Penonome (Penonome is 46% less expensive)
Saint Kitts And Nevis
West Allis vs Basseterre (Basseterre is 39% less expensive) West Allis vs Cayon (Cayon is 39% less expensive)
Cuba
West Allis vs Havana (Havana is 50% less expensive) West Allis vs Santiago de Cuba (Santiago de Cuba is 31% less expensive) West Allis vs Holguin (Holguin is 37% less expensive) West Allis vs Camaguey (Camaguey is 25% less expensive) West Allis vs Santa Clara (Santa Clara is 48% less expensive) West Allis vs Bayamo (Bayamo is 43% less expensive) West Allis vs Guantanamo (Guantanamo is 24% less expensive) West Allis vs Las Tunas (Las Tunas is 24% less expensive) West Allis vs Pinar del Rio (Pinar del Rio is 46% less expensive) West Allis vs Cienfuegos (Cienfuegos is 57% less expensive)
Costa Rica
West Allis vs San Jose (San Jose is 39% less expensive) West Allis vs Limon (Limon is 41% less expensive) West Allis vs Liberia (Liberia is 56% less expensive) West Allis vs Alajuela (Alajuela is 40% less expensive) West Allis vs Puntarenas (Puntarenas is 38% less expensive) West Allis vs Cartago (Cartago is 53% less expensive) West Allis vs Heredia (Heredia is 39% less expensive) West Allis vs Tamarindo (Tamarindo is 17% less expensive) West Allis vs Santa Teresa (Santa Teresa is 36% less expensive)
Saint Lucia
West Allis vs Castries (Castries is 43% less expensive) West Allis vs Vieux Fort (Vieux Fort is 41% less expensive)
Jamaica
West Allis vs Kingston (Kingston is 35% less expensive) West Allis vs Spanish Town (Spanish Town is 62% less expensive) West Allis vs Montego Bay (Montego Bay is 50% less expensive) West Allis vs Half Way Tree (Half Way Tree is 43% less expensive) West Allis vs May Pen (May Pen is 60% less expensive) West Allis vs Mandeville (Mandeville is 52% less expensive) West Allis vs Old Harbour (Old Harbour is 58% less expensive) West Allis vs Linstead (Linstead is 49% less expensive) West Allis vs Savanna-la-Mar (Savanna-la-Mar is 45% less expensive) West Allis vs Port Antonio (Port Antonio is 44% less expensive)
El Salvador
West Allis vs San Salvador (San Salvador is 42% less expensive) West Allis vs Santa Ana (Santa Ana is 65% less expensive) West Allis vs Soyapango (Soyapango is 43% less expensive) West Allis vs San Miguel (San Miguel is 47% less expensive) West Allis vs Mejicanos (Mejicanos is 43% less expensive) West Allis vs Apopa (Apopa is 44% less expensive) West Allis vs Santa Tecla (Santa Tecla is 41% less expensive) West Allis vs Ahuachapan (Ahuachapan is 29% less expensive) West Allis vs Usulutan (Usulutan is 47% less expensive) West Allis vs Sonsonate (Sonsonate is 57% less expensive)
Antigua And Barbuda
West Allis vs St. John's (St. John's is 47% less expensive) West Allis vs All Saints (All Saints is 47% less expensive)
Grenada
West Allis vs St. George's (St. George's is 48% less expensive) West Allis vs Grenville (Grenville is 48% less expensive)
Dominica
West Allis vs Roseau (Roseau is 51% less expensive) West Allis vs Portsmouth (Portsmouth is 44% less expensive)
Saint Vincent
West Allis vs Kingstown (Kingstown is 52% less expensive) West Allis vs Georgetown (Georgetown is 51% less expensive)
Belize
West Allis vs Belize City (Belize City is 57% less expensive) West Allis vs San Ignacio (San Ignacio is 47% less expensive) West Allis vs Belmopan (Belmopan is 64% less expensive) West Allis vs San Pedro Town (San Pedro Town is 35% less expensive) West Allis vs Caye Caulker (Caye Caulker is 23% less expensive)
Guatemala
West Allis vs Guatemala City (Guatemala City is 51% less expensive) West Allis vs Mixco (Mixco is 69% less expensive) West Allis vs Coban (Coban is 55% less expensive) West Allis vs Quetzaltenango (Quetzaltenango is 62% less expensive) West Allis vs Jalapa (Jalapa is 56% less expensive) West Allis vs San Miguel Petapa (San Miguel Petapa is 56% less expensive) West Allis vs Momostenango (Momostenango is 57% less expensive) West Allis vs Mazatenango (Mazatenango is 57% less expensive) West Allis vs Flores (Flores is 58% less expensive) West Allis vs Panajachel (Panajachel is 61% less expensive)
Honduras
West Allis vs Tegucigalpa (Tegucigalpa is 59% less expensive) West Allis vs San Pedro Sula (San Pedro Sula is 49% less expensive) West Allis vs Choloma (Choloma is 71% less expensive) West Allis vs La Ceiba (La Ceiba is 68% less expensive) West Allis vs El Progreso (El Progreso is 57% less expensive) West Allis vs Villanueva (Villanueva is 58% less expensive) West Allis vs Comayagua (Comayagua is 65% less expensive) West Allis vs Puerto Cortes (Puerto Cortes is 65% less expensive) West Allis vs Yoro (Yoro is 64% less expensive) West Allis vs La Lima (La Lima is 57% less expensive)
Dominican Republic
West Allis vs Santiago de los Caballeros (Santiago de los Caballeros is 61% less expensive) West Allis vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 49% less expensive) West Allis vs Puerto Plata (Puerto Plata is 63% less expensive) West Allis vs Higuey (Higuey is 62% less expensive) West Allis vs La Vega (La Vega is 72% less expensive) West Allis vs San Cristobal (San Cristobal is 59% less expensive) West Allis vs San Pedro de Macoris (San Pedro de Macoris is 64% less expensive) West Allis vs San Francisco de Macoris (San Francisco de Macoris is 74% less expensive) West Allis vs San Juan de la Maguana (San Juan de la Maguana is 69% less expensive) West Allis vs Bonao (Bonao is 73% less expensive)
Nicaragua
West Allis vs Managua (Managua is 62% less expensive) West Allis vs Leon (Leon is 69% less expensive) West Allis vs Masaya (Masaya is 65% less expensive) West Allis vs Matagalpa (Matagalpa is 73% less expensive) West Allis vs Chinandega (Chinandega is 69% less expensive) West Allis vs Esteli (Esteli is 71% less expensive) West Allis vs Granada (Granada is 66% less expensive) West Allis vs Jinotega (Jinotega is 78% less expensive) West Allis vs Juigalpa (Juigalpa is 68% less expensive) West Allis vs San Juan del Sur (San Juan del Sur is 56% less expensive)