San Jose, California vs. Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is 60.6% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $63,033 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Milwaukee, Wisconsin is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% cheaper in Milwaukee
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Milwaukee, WI
Compared to San Jose, Milwaukee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.6% 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
  18.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  32.4% lower
  Health
  13.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% lower