Fresno, California vs. Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is 18.0% cheaper than Fresno, California.

You would need a salary of $53,744 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Fresno, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Milwaukee, Wisconsin is cheaper than Fresno, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Milwaukee
than in Fresno, California
Fresno, CA vs. Milwaukee, WI
Compared to Fresno, Milwaukee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.0% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% lower
  Commute
  0.4% higher
  Health
  0.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower