Milwaukee, Wisconsin vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 195.9% more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $399,421 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
662% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI vs. San Mateo, CA
Compared to Milwaukee, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  195.9% 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
  25.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,047.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% lower
  Commute
  40.5% higher
  Health
  26.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.0% higher