Milwaukee, Wisconsin vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 140.3% more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $120,130 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
602% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Milwaukee, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  140.3% 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
  20.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  639.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% lower
  Commute
  8.2% higher
  Health
  17.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% higher