Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Cruz, California vs Milwaukee, Wisconsin


The cost of living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is 58.4% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $31,219 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Milwaukee, Wisconsin is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% cheaper in Milwaukee
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs Milwaukee, WI
Compared to Santa Cruz, Milwaukee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.4% 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
  16.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% higher
  Commute
  7.6% lower
  Health
  14.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% lower

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