Milwaukee, Wisconsin vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 181.3% more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $112,538 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
630% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI vs. Berkeley, CA
Compared to Milwaukee, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  181.3% 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
  22.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  873.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% lower
  Commute
  16.3% higher
  Health
  25.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.4% higher