Milwaukee, Wisconsin vs. Salinas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salinas, California is 65.9% more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $165,880 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
268% more expensive in Salinas
than in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI vs. Salinas, CA
Compared to Milwaukee, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.9% 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
  12.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  299.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% lower
  Commute
  1.7% lower
  Health
  54.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% higher