What is a pro or con of living in Milwaukee, Wisconsincompared to Walnut Creek, California?

Median Home Cost is 82% cheaper in Milwaukee.

What salary do I need to live in Milwaukee, Wisconsin copmared to Walnut Creek, California?

A salary of $130,000 in Walnut Creek, California could decrease to $55,667 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WALNUT CREEK vs. MILWAUKEE
Cost of Living Comparison

Walnut Creek, California vs. Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is 57.2% cheaper than Walnut Creek, California.

You would need a salary of $55,667 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Walnut Creek, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Milwaukee, Wisconsin is cheaper than Walnut Creek, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in Milwaukee
than in Walnut Creek, California

Walnut Creek, CA vs. Milwaukee, WI

Compared to Walnut Creek, Milwaukee is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

57.2% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

17.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

85.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.4% lower

Commute

19.9% lower

Health

23.0% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

13.4% lower

Cost of Food

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Walnut Creek, California vs. Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

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Walnut Creek, CA vs. Milwaukee, WI

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