Dayton, Ohio vs. Waukesha, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waukesha, Wisconsin is 40.8% more expensive than Dayton, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $105,591 in Waukesha, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Dayton, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waukesha, Wisconsin is more expensive than Dayton, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
173% more expensive in Waukesha
than in Dayton, Ohio
Dayton, OH vs. Waukesha, WI
Compared to Dayton, Waukesha is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.8% higher
      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
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  364.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  16.3% higher
  Health
  11.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% higher