Waukesha, Wisconsin vs. Northbrook, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Northbrook, Illinois is 33.6% more expensive than Waukesha, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $110,860 in Northbrook, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Waukesha, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Northbrook, Illinois is more expensive than Waukesha, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
93% more expensive in Northbrook
than in Waukesha, Wisconsin
Waukesha, WI vs. Northbrook, IL
Compared to Waukesha, Northbrook is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.6% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% lower
  Commute
  37.1% higher
  Health
  12.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower