Waukesha, Wisconsin vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 67.6% more expensive than Waukesha, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $159,251 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Waukesha, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Waukesha, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
187% more expensive in Seattle
than in Waukesha, Wisconsin
Waukesha, WI vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Waukesha, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.6% 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
  10.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  203.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.0% lower
  Commute
  45.8% higher
  Health
  12.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% higher