Wauwatosa, Wisconsin vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 10.2% more expensive than Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $88,195 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is more expensive than Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Phoenix
than in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
Wauwatosa, WI vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Wauwatosa, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  26.0% higher
  Health
  0.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher