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Milwaukee, Wisconsin - Santa Cruz, California

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A salary of $50,000 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin should increase to $102,558 in Santa Cruz, California

Milwaukee U.S. Avg. Santa Cruz

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Cost of Living IndexesMilwaukeeSanta Cruz
Overall86176
Food95110
Housing55347
Utilities111110
Transportation105110
Health113108
Miscellaneous89111
100=national average

Santa Cruz is 105% more expensive than Milwaukee.

Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Housing is 530% more expensive in Santa Cruz.


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