Surprise, Arizona vs. Waukesha, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waukesha, Wisconsin is 7.0% cheaper than Surprise, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $46,515 in Waukesha, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Surprise, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waukesha, Wisconsin is cheaper than Surprise, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Waukesha
than in Surprise, Arizona
Surprise, AZ vs. Waukesha, WI
Compared to Surprise, Waukesha is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.0% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  9.8% lower
  Health
  8.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% higher