Beaver Dam, Wisconsin vs. Waukesha, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waukesha, Wisconsin is 22.8% more expensive than Beaver Dam, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $61,411 in Waukesha, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waukesha, Wisconsin is more expensive than Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Waukesha
than in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
Beaver Dam, WI vs. Waukesha, WI
Compared to Beaver Dam, Waukesha is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.8% 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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  34.9% higher
  Health
  2.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% higher