Milwaukee, Wisconsin vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 411.0% more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $1,532,792 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1618% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Milwaukee, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  411.0% 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
  33.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2,297.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% lower
  Commute
  37.7% higher
  Health
  15.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% higher