Cost of Living Calculator - Waukesha, Wisconsin vs Poway, California


The cost of living in Poway, California is 74.7% more expensive than Waukesha, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $87,363 in Poway, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Waukesha, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Poway, California is more expensive than Waukesha, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
249% more expensive in Poway
than in Waukesha, Wisconsin
Waukesha, WI vs Poway, CA
Compared to Waukesha, Poway is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  74.7% 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
  13.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  213.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% higher
  Commute
  28.7% higher
  Health
  11.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% lower

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