What is a pro or con of living in Waukesha, Wisconsincompared to Greenville, South Carolina?

Childcare is 74% more expensive in Waukesha.

What salary do I need to live in Waukesha, Wisconsin copmared to Greenville, South Carolina?

A salary of $100,000 in Greenville, South Carolina should increase to $112,852 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.

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Cost of Living Comparison

Greenville, South Carolina vs. Waukesha, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waukesha, Wisconsin is 12.9% more expensive than Greenville, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $112,852 in Waukesha, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Greenville, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Waukesha, Wisconsin is more expensive than Greenville, South Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
74% more expensive in Waukesha
than in Greenville, South Carolina

Greenville, SC vs. Waukesha, WI

Compared to Greenville, Waukesha is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

12.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

25.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

6.0% higher

Commute

23.8% higher

Health

3.2% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

8.8% higher

Cost of Food

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