Independence, Kansas vs. Wauwatosa, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin is 47.2% more expensive than Independence, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $117,731 in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Independence, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin is more expensive than Independence, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
266% more expensive in Wauwatosa
than in Independence, Kansas
Independence, KS vs. Wauwatosa, WI
Compared to Independence, Wauwatosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.2% 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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  337.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  44.0% higher
  Health
  6.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher