Waukesha County, 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 Wiscon County, 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 County, WI

Housing costs in Waukesha?
A typical home costs $387,700, which is 14.7% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 58.8% more expensive than the average Wisconsin home, at $244,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Waukesha costs $1,090 per month, which is 23.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 5.5% more than the state average of $1,030.

Can I afford Waukesha?
To live comfortably in Waukesha Wiscon County, Wisconsin, a minimum annual income of $74,160 for a family, and $36,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Waukesha?
The cost of living in Waukesha, WI County is higher than the US average at 107.3, which is 7.3 points higher than the US average cost of living of 100. This higher cost of living does not come without its benefits - the house median value in Waukesha is $387,700, well above the US average house value of $338,100. This means that those who live in Waukesha are able to purchase a higher quality home for their money, making it an attractive option for home buyers looking for more bang for their buck.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesWaukeshaWisconsinUnited States
  107.389.9100.0
  100.294.7100
  100.698.9100.0
  119.679.3100.0
  $387,700$244,100$338,100
  102.2%99.0%100.0%
  97.186.9100.0
  134.7106.6100.0

   100=National Average

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