Waukesha, Wisconsin vs. Johnston, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Johnston, Rhode Island is 8.2% more expensive than Waukesha, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $81,144 in Johnston, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Waukesha, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Johnston, Rhode Island is more expensive than Waukesha, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Johnston
than in Waukesha, Wisconsin
Waukesha, WI vs. Johnston, RI
Compared to Waukesha, Johnston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.2% 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
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% higher
  Commute
  11.2% higher
  Health
  13.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% higher