Milwaukee, Wisconsin vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 188.1% more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $57,615 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
584% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Milwaukee, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  188.1% 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
  25.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,020.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  54.9% higher
  Health
  23.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.9% higher