Milwaukee, Wisconsin vs. Fountain Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fountain Valley, California is 112.4% more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $159,298 in Fountain Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fountain Valley, California is more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
476% more expensive in Fountain Valley
than in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI vs. Fountain Valley, CA
Compared to Milwaukee, Fountain Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  112.4% 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
  12.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  562.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% lower
  Commute
  15.3% higher
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% higher