Ottawa, Illinois vs. Waukesha, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waukesha, Wisconsin is 27.7% more expensive than Ottawa, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $63,839 in Waukesha, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Ottawa, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waukesha, Wisconsin is more expensive than Ottawa, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% more expensive in Waukesha
than in Ottawa, Illinois
Ottawa, IL vs. Waukesha, WI
Compared to Ottawa, Waukesha is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.7% higher
      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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  98.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  39.7% higher
  Health
  12.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% higher

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