Milwaukee, Wisconsin vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 153.8% more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $342,680 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
555% more expensive in San Jose
than in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Milwaukee, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  153.8% 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
  22.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  715.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  47.9% higher
  Health
  15.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% higher