Brea, California vs. Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is 49.8% cheaper than Brea, California.

You would need a salary of $25,104 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Brea, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Milwaukee, Wisconsin is cheaper than Brea, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Milwaukee
than in Brea, California
Brea, CA vs. Milwaukee, WI
Compared to Brea, Milwaukee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.8% 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
  10.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  18.6% lower
  Health
  0.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% lower