What is a pro or con of living in Los Angeles, Californiacompared to Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

Median Home Cost is 404% more expensive in Los Angeles.

What salary do I need to live in Los Angeles, California copmared to Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

A salary of $59,000 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin should increase to $122,737 in Los Angeles, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MILWAUKEE vs. LOS ANGELES
Cost of Living Comparison

Milwaukee, Wisconsin vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 108.0% more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $122,737 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
404% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Milwaukee, WI vs. Los Angeles, CA

Compared to Milwaukee, Los Angeles is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

108.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

12.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

460.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.4% lower

Commute

61.9% higher

Health

3.4% lower

Taxes

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Personal

9.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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