Salinas, California vs. Waukesha, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waukesha, Wisconsin is 28.8% cheaper than Salinas, California.

You would need a salary of $35,623 in Waukesha, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Salinas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waukesha, Wisconsin is cheaper than Salinas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Waukesha
than in Salinas, California
Salinas, CA vs. Waukesha, WI
Compared to Salinas, Waukesha is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.8% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% higher
  Commute
  6.1% lower
  Health
  30.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% higher