Palm Springs, California vs. Waukesha, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waukesha, Wisconsin is 25.2% cheaper than Palm Springs, California.

You would need a salary of $44,888 in Waukesha, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Springs, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waukesha, Wisconsin is cheaper than Palm Springs, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Waukesha
than in Palm Springs, California
Palm Springs, CA vs. Waukesha, WI
Compared to Palm Springs, Waukesha is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.2% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% lower
  Commute
  27.5% lower
  Health
  15.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher