Milwaukee, Wisconsin vs. Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Menlo Park, California is 319.2% more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $461,169 in Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Menlo Park, California is more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1269% more expensive in Menlo Park
than in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI vs. Menlo Park, CA
Compared to Milwaukee, Menlo Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  319.2% 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
  31.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,748.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% lower
  Commute
  35.5% higher
  Health
  26.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.3% higher