Cost of Living Calculator - Milwaukee, Wisconsin vs Palm Desert, California


The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 45.8% more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $182,264 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
198% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI vs Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Milwaukee, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.8% 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
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  187.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% higher
  Commute
  23.2% higher
  Health
  6.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% higher

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