Milwaukee, Wisconsin vs. Fresno, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fresno, California is 22.0% more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $219,528 in Fresno, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fresno, California is more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
98% more expensive in Fresno
than in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI vs. Fresno, CA
Compared to Milwaukee, Fresno is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.0% 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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  101.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% higher
  Commute
  0.4% lower
  Health
  0.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher