Lake Elsinore, California vs. Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is 37.5% cheaper than Lake Elsinore, California.

You would need a salary of $31,232 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Elsinore, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Milwaukee, Wisconsin is cheaper than Lake Elsinore, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Milwaukee
than in Lake Elsinore, California
Lake Elsinore, CA vs. Milwaukee, WI
Compared to Lake Elsinore, Milwaukee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.5% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% lower
  Commute
  39.1% lower
  Health
  6.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% lower