Cost of Living Calculator - Milwaukee, Wisconsin vs El Cajon, California


The cost of living in El Cajon, California is 75.0% more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $131,228 in El Cajon, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Cajon, California is more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
302% more expensive in El Cajon
than in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI vs El Cajon, CA
Compared to Milwaukee, El Cajon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  75.0% 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
  16.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  324.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% higher
  Commute
  22.2% higher
  Health
  4.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% higher

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