Oakland, California vs. Waukesha, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waukesha, Wisconsin is 43.3% cheaper than Oakland, California.

You would need a salary of $87,907 in Waukesha, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waukesha, Wisconsin is cheaper than Oakland, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Waukesha
than in Oakland, California
Oakland, CA vs. Waukesha, WI
Compared to Oakland, Waukesha is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.3% 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
  11.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.7% higher
  Commute
  25.0% lower
  Health
  13.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower