Los Angeles, California vs. Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is 51.9% cheaper than Los Angeles, California.

You would need a salary of $24,035 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Angeles, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Milwaukee, Wisconsin is cheaper than Los Angeles, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Milwaukee
than in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, CA vs. Milwaukee, WI
Compared to Los Angeles, Milwaukee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.9% 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
  10.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% higher
  Commute
  38.2% lower
  Health
  3.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% lower