Wauwatosa, Wisconsin vs. Poughkeepsie, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Poughkeepsie, New York is 4.0% more expensive than Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $51,978 in Poughkeepsie, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Poughkeepsie, New York is more expensive than Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
36% more expensive in Poughkeepsie
than in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
Wauwatosa, WI vs. Poughkeepsie, NY
Compared to Wauwatosa, Poughkeepsie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.0% 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
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.1% higher
  Commute
  14.3% higher
  Health
  35.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% higher