Milwaukee, Wisconsin vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 221.0% more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $385,218 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
816% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Milwaukee, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  221.0% 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
  19.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,281.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.2% lower
  Commute
  51.6% higher
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% higher