Tempe, Arizona vs. Waukesha, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waukesha, Wisconsin is 11.1% cheaper than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $48,894 in Waukesha, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waukesha, Wisconsin is cheaper than Tempe, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Waukesha
than in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, AZ vs. Waukesha, WI
Compared to Tempe, Waukesha is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.1% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  12.8% lower
  Health
  8.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% higher