Topeka, Kansas vs. Waukesha, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waukesha, Wisconsin is 27.0% more expensive than Topeka, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $63,515 in Waukesha, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Topeka, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waukesha, Wisconsin is more expensive than Topeka, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in Waukesha
than in Topeka, Kansas
Topeka, KS vs. Waukesha, WI
Compared to Topeka, Waukesha is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.0% 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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  111.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  27.6% higher
  Health
  6.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% higher