Oakland, California vs. Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is 52.0% cheaper than Oakland, California.

You would need a salary of $191,937 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Milwaukee, Wisconsin is cheaper than Oakland, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Milwaukee
than in Oakland, California
Oakland, CA vs. Milwaukee, WI
Compared to Oakland, Milwaukee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.0% lower
      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
  16.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% higher
  Commute
  18.8% lower
  Health
  20.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.2% lower