Waukesha, Wisconsin vs. Troy, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Troy, Michigan is 11.2% more expensive than Waukesha, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $55,594 in Troy, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Waukesha, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Troy, Michigan is more expensive than Waukesha, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Troy
than in Waukesha, Wisconsin
Waukesha, WI vs. Troy, MI
Compared to Waukesha, Troy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.2% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% lower
  Commute
  25.3% higher
  Health
  20.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower