Naperville, Illinois vs. Wauwatosa, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin is 19.0% cheaper than Naperville, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $101,190 in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Naperville, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin is cheaper than Naperville, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Wauwatosa
than in Naperville, Illinois
Naperville, IL vs. Wauwatosa, WI
Compared to Naperville, Wauwatosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.0% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% higher
  Commute
  26.2% lower
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% lower