Cost of Living Calculator - Milwaukee, Wisconsin vs San Rafael, California


The cost of living in San Rafael, California is 156.7% more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $141,171 in San Rafael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Rafael, California is more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
568% more expensive in San Rafael
than in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI vs San Rafael, CA
Compared to Milwaukee, San Rafael is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  156.7% 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
  22.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  747.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  16.3% higher
  Health
  18.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  31.2% higher

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