Waukesha, Wisconsin vs. Lake Mills, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Mills, Wisconsin is 3.5% cheaper than Waukesha, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $72,378 in Lake Mills, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Waukesha, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Mills, Wisconsin is cheaper than Waukesha, Wisconsin
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
19% cheaper in Lake Mills
than in Waukesha, Wisconsin
Waukesha, WI vs. Lake Mills, WI
Compared to Waukesha, Lake Mills is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.5% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% lower
  Commute
  15.5% lower
  Health
  1.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% lower