Cost of Living Calculator - Milwaukee, Wisconsin vs Palmdale, California


The cost of living in Palmdale, California is 55.3% more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $201,830 in Palmdale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmdale, California is more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
146% more expensive in Palmdale
than in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI vs Palmdale, CA
Compared to Milwaukee, Palmdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.3% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  153.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% higher
  Commute
  76.0% higher
  Health
  4.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% higher

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