Santa Barbara, California vs. Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is 61.1% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $38,871 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Milwaukee, Wisconsin is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% cheaper in Milwaukee
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. Milwaukee, WI
Compared to Santa Barbara, Milwaukee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.1% 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
  18.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% higher
  Commute
  5.3% higher
  Health
  17.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% lower