Berkeley, California vs. Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is 64.5% cheaper than Berkeley, California.

You would need a salary of $24,880 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkeley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Milwaukee, Wisconsin is cheaper than Berkeley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% cheaper in Milwaukee
than in Berkeley, California
Berkeley, CA vs. Milwaukee, WI
Compared to Berkeley, Milwaukee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.5% lower
      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
  18.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% higher
  Commute
  14.0% lower
  Health
  20.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% lower