Waukesha, Wisconsin vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 53.2% more expensive than Waukesha, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $222,208 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Waukesha, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Waukesha, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
129% more expensive in Boston
than in Waukesha, Wisconsin
Waukesha, WI vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Waukesha, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.2% 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
  13.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  156.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.7% higher
  Commute
  39.8% higher
  Health
  10.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.0% higher