Palm Desert, California vs. Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is 31.4% cheaper than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $133,737 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Milwaukee, Wisconsin is cheaper than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Milwaukee
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs. Milwaukee, WI
Compared to Palm Desert, Milwaukee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.4% 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
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% lower
  Commute
  18.8% lower
  Health
  6.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% lower