Alameda, California vs. Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is 59.7% cheaper than Alameda, California.

You would need a salary of $40,333 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Alameda, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Milwaukee, Wisconsin is cheaper than Alameda, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% cheaper in Milwaukee
than in Alameda, California
Alameda, CA vs. Milwaukee, WI
Compared to Alameda, Milwaukee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.7% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  17.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% higher
  Commute
  18.6% lower
  Health
  20.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.5% lower