Wauwatosa, Wisconsin vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 70.2% more expensive than Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $170,183 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
149% more expensive in Seattle
than in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
Wauwatosa, WI vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Wauwatosa, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  70.2% 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
  10.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  170.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.0% lower
  Commute
  46.9% higher
  Health
  5.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.6% higher