Cost of Living Calculator - Modesto, California vs Waukesha, Wisconsin


The cost of living in Waukesha, Wisconsin is 12.9% cheaper than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $43,560 in Waukesha, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waukesha, Wisconsin is cheaper than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Waukesha
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs Waukesha, WI
Compared to Modesto, Waukesha is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.9% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% lower
  Commute
  17.2% lower
  Health
  0.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% higher

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