San Francisco, California vs. Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is 65.3% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $26,035 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Milwaukee, Wisconsin is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% cheaper in Milwaukee
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Milwaukee, WI
Compared to San Francisco, Milwaukee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.3% 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
  20.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% higher
  Commute
  35.5% lower
  Health
  18.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.6% lower