Waupaca, Wisconsin vs. Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is 2.0% more expensive than Waupaca, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $60,208 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Waupaca, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Milwaukee, Wisconsin is more expensive than Waupaca, Wisconsin
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
51% more expensive in Milwaukee
than in Waupaca, Wisconsin
Waupaca, WI vs. Milwaukee, WI
Compared to Waupaca, Milwaukee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.0% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  46.7% higher
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower