Lake Tapps, Washington vs. Waukesha, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waukesha, Wisconsin is 31.4% cheaper than Lake Tapps, Washington.

You would need a salary of $34,304 in Waukesha, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Tapps, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waukesha, Wisconsin is cheaper than Lake Tapps, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Waukesha
than in Lake Tapps, Washington
Lake Tapps, WA vs. Waukesha, WI
Compared to Lake Tapps, Waukesha is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.4% lower
      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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  47.6% higher
  Commute
  27.2% lower
  Health
  13.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower