Milwaukee, Wisconsin vs. Arcata, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arcata, California is 27.7% more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $63,872 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
145% more expensive in Arcata
than in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI vs. Arcata, CA
Compared to Milwaukee, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.7% 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
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  164.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% lower
  Commute
  20.5% lower
  Health
  26.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher