Waukesha, WI Cost of Living


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Waukesha cost of living score
107.3
More expensive
7.3% higher
than the US average
19.4% higher
than the Wisconsin average
Waukesha, Wisconsin gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 107.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 7.3% higher than the U.S. average and 19.4% higher than the average for Wisconsin.

Waukesha, WI

Housing costs in Waukesha?
A typical home costs $286,300, which is 15.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 17.3% more expensive than the average Wisconsin home, at $244,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Waukesha costs $1,210 per month, which is 15.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 14.9% more than the state average of $1,030.

Can I afford Waukesha?
To live comfortably in Waukesha, Wisconsin, a minimum annual income of $54,720 for a family, and $40,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Waukesha?
Waukesha, Wisconsin has a cost of living index rating slightly lower than that if the nation at 92 due mostly to moderately low housing costs making up 36% - below the national average 43%. Utility costs are also reasonably low owing most likely to its cooler climate and cheaper sources of electricity allowing for citizens with an accessible option while having access to similar amenities found citywide regardless where one calls home. Transportation makes up 13 percent, groceries 11%, healthcare 9% contributing further towards lower living expenses when compared with many other U.S cities .
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesWaukeshaWisconsinUnited States
  107.389.9100.0
  98.594.7100
  100.698.9100.0
  97.179.3100.0
  $286,300$244,100$338,100
  102.7%99.0%100.0%
  94.386.9100.0
  135.7106.6100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I lived in waukesha for 37 years. It's home, it's where I grew up but it's a bit of a dump. They're trying hard to make it nice but its just not that great of a place to  More

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Over 11 years ago

I lived in Waukesha in 2006 while on a contract position for a precast design company. I found Waukesha to be a very enjoyable place to live. It is a very place to live  More

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Over 15 years ago

Waukesha is a small city, 65K population, with the amenities of a larger town. Its access to library, daily shopping, mainline restaurant fare and outside activity is  More

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