Milwaukee, Wisconsin vs. Aptos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aptos, California is 149.1% more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $37,367 in Aptos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aptos, California is more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
610% more expensive in Aptos
than in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI vs. Aptos, CA
Compared to Milwaukee, Aptos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  149.1% higher
      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
  20.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  645.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  20.9% higher
  Health
  17.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% higher