| | Waukesha, WI | Baraboo, WI | United States |
| Overall | 107.3 | 85.3 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 98.5 | 93.9 | 100 |
| Health | 100.6 | 92.8 | 100 |
| Housing | 97.1 | 65.2 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $286,300 | $223,700 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,270.0% | 10,110.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 94.3 | 71.0 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 135.7 | 108.2 | 100 |
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Reviews for Waukesha 
7 Reviews
I lived in waukesha for 37 years. It's home, it's where I grew up but it's a bit of a dump. They're trying hard to make it nice but its just not that great of a place to More
I lived in Waukesha in 2006 while on a contract position for a precast design company. I found Waukesha to be a very enjoyable place to live. It is a very place to live More
Waukesha is a small city, 65K population, with the amenities of a larger town. Its access to library, daily shopping, mainline restaurant fare and outside activity is More
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Reviews for Baraboo 
4 Reviews
Overall I think Baraboo is a great place. The economy hasn't been all that great lately, but there are good jobs in the area. This is extremely true if you have a good More
We moved here several years ago and have never regretted it. Progressive government, good schools and churches. Near enougn to Madison and yet far enough away to be More
It seems in Baraboo,WI the cost keeps going up, but the jobs or pay More
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