Milwaukee, Wisconsin vs. Chico, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chico, California is 35.2% more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $135,183 in Chico, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chico, California is more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
143% more expensive in Chico
than in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI vs. Chico, CA
Compared to Milwaukee, Chico is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.2% 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
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  197.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% higher
  Commute
  16.8% lower
  Health
  29.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher