Waukesha, Wisconsin vs. Indianapolis, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Indianapolis, Indiana is 15.2% cheaper than Waukesha, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $42,408 in Indianapolis, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Waukesha, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Indianapolis, Indiana is cheaper than Waukesha, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Indianapolis
than in Waukesha, Wisconsin
Waukesha, WI vs. Indianapolis, IN
Compared to Waukesha, Indianapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.2% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% lower
  Commute
  3.7% lower
  Health
  0.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% lower