What is a pro or con of living in Waukesha, Wisconsincompared to Cedar Rapids, Iowa?

Median Home Cost is 54% more expensive in Waukesha.

What salary do I need to live in Waukesha, Wisconsin copmared to Cedar Rapids, Iowa?

A salary of $70,000 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa should increase to $88,472 in Waukesha, Wisconsin (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CEDAR RAPIDS vs. WAUKESHA
Cost of Living Comparison

Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs. Waukesha, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waukesha, Wisconsin is 26.4% more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $88,472 in Waukesha, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Waukesha, Wisconsin is more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Waukesha
than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cedar Rapids, IA vs. Waukesha, WI

Compared to Cedar Rapids, Waukesha is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

26.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

78.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.3% higher

Commute

37.1% higher

Health

1.7% lower

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Personal

14.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs. Waukesha, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

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