Fairfax, Virginia vs. Waukesha, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waukesha, Wisconsin is 32.5% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $101,316 in Waukesha, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waukesha, Wisconsin is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Waukesha
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Waukesha, WI
Compared to Fairfax, Waukesha is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.5% 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
  13.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  26.1% lower
  Health
  2.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower