Cost of living in Waukesha

Waukesha, United States is Expensive overall. Monthly costs are about $1818 for one person and $4639 for a family of four, including rent.

How expensive is Waukesha compared to other cities?

Overall living costs in Waukesha are 27% more expensive than the European benchmark.

How does Waukesha compare to your city?

Waukesha is 40% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Waukesha is, on average, 64% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Waukesha?

Who is Waukesha a good fit for?

Waukesha is a better match for people who prioritize lifestyle benefits and can afford the premium driven by food and transport. For most moderate-income households, housing costs are the main barrier.

FAQ

Why is Waukesha so expensive?

The primary reason for Waukesha's high costs is the elevated rent and utilities, which significantly impact overall expenses.

Is food expensive in Waukesha?

Yes, food costs are 33% higher than the European benchmark, contributing to the overall expense of living.

Is public transport affordable in Waukesha?

Public transport is relatively affordable, being 29% lower than the European benchmark.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
1818 $
Without Rent
863 $
Rent & Utilities
954 $
Food
633 $
Transport
53 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
4333 $
GDP per Capita
81,695 $
Freedom Index
8.39
Lifespan
77 years
Speak English
96%
Population
71.2K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 20.1 $
Dinner 70.4 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 10.9 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 5.2 $
Capuccino 5.03 $
Coke, 330ml 2.52 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 0.86 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 3.33 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 6.04 $
Eggs, 12 pack 2.99 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 9.86 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 10.9 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 16.1 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.55 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.92 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.89 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.06 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.68 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 3.08 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.82 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.48 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 14.1 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.73 $
Cigarette pack 9.98 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 2.06 $
Monthly Pass 68.2 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 0.87 $
Taxi, 8 km 14 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 152 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 9.16 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 4.7 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 3.66 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 1.91 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 122 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 187 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 73.1 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 725 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 1,208 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 897 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 1,690 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 2,096 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 2,079 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 4,333 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.66%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 49.8 $
Cinema, 1 seat 14.2 $
Haircut 17.4 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 92.1 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 59 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 1,825 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 24,332 $

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Waukesha vs George Town (George Town is 100% more expensive)
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Waukesha vs Nassau (Nassau is 51% more expensive) Waukesha vs Freeport (Freeport is 21% more expensive)
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Waukesha vs Port Vila (Port Vila is 29% more expensive) Waukesha vs Luganville (Luganville is 68% more expensive)
United States
Waukesha vs New York City (New York City is 123% more expensive) Waukesha vs Los Angeles (Los Angeles is 75% more expensive) Waukesha vs Chicago (Chicago is 47% more expensive) Waukesha vs Houston (Houston is 24% more expensive) Waukesha vs Phoenix (Phoenix is 30% more expensive) Waukesha vs Philadelphia (Philadelphia is 40% more expensive) Waukesha vs San Antonio (San Antonio is 21% more expensive) Waukesha vs San Diego (San Diego is 84% more expensive) Waukesha vs Dallas (Dallas is 40% more expensive) Waukesha vs San Jose (San Jose is 102% more expensive)
Canada
Waukesha vs Toronto (Toronto is 42% more expensive) Waukesha vs Montreal (Montreal is 7% more expensive) Waukesha vs Calgary (Calgary is 18% more expensive) Waukesha vs Ottawa (Ottawa is 23% more expensive) Waukesha vs Edmonton (Edmonton is 2% less expensive) Waukesha vs Winnipeg (Winnipeg is 4% less expensive) Waukesha vs Mississauga (Mississauga is 36% more expensive) Waukesha vs Vancouver (Vancouver is 46% more expensive) Waukesha vs Brampton (Brampton is 17% more expensive) Waukesha vs Hamilton (Hamilton is 18% more expensive)
Barbados
Waukesha vs Bridgetown (Bridgetown is 25% less expensive) Waukesha vs Holetown (Holetown is 24% less expensive)
Panama
Waukesha vs Panama City (Panama City is 24% less expensive) Waukesha vs Colon (Colon is 35% less expensive) Waukesha vs Tocumen (Tocumen is 32% less expensive) Waukesha vs Santiago de Veraguas (Santiago de Veraguas is 42% less expensive) Waukesha vs David (David is 54% less expensive) Waukesha vs La Chorrera (La Chorrera is 48% less expensive) Waukesha vs Balboa (Balboa is 31% less expensive) Waukesha vs Pacora (Pacora is 31% less expensive) Waukesha vs Chitre (Chitre is 40% less expensive) Waukesha vs Penonome (Penonome is 40% less expensive)
Saint Kitts And Nevis
Waukesha vs Basseterre (Basseterre is 32% less expensive) Waukesha vs Cayon (Cayon is 32% less expensive)
Cuba
Waukesha vs Havana (Havana is 44% less expensive) Waukesha vs Santiago de Cuba (Santiago de Cuba is 22% less expensive) Waukesha vs Holguin (Holguin is 30% less expensive) Waukesha vs Camaguey (Camaguey is 16% less expensive) Waukesha vs Santa Clara (Santa Clara is 42% less expensive) Waukesha vs Bayamo (Bayamo is 36% less expensive) Waukesha vs Guantanamo (Guantanamo is 14% less expensive) Waukesha vs Las Tunas (Las Tunas is 14% less expensive) Waukesha vs Pinar del Rio (Pinar del Rio is 40% less expensive) Waukesha vs Cienfuegos (Cienfuegos is 52% less expensive)
Costa Rica
Waukesha vs San Jose (San Jose is 32% less expensive) Waukesha vs Limon (Limon is 34% less expensive) Waukesha vs Liberia (Liberia is 51% less expensive) Waukesha vs Alajuela (Alajuela is 32% less expensive) Waukesha vs Puntarenas (Puntarenas is 30% less expensive) Waukesha vs Cartago (Cartago is 47% less expensive) Waukesha vs Heredia (Heredia is 31% less expensive) Waukesha vs Tamarindo (Tamarindo is 7% less expensive) Waukesha vs Santa Teresa (Santa Teresa is 28% less expensive)
Saint Lucia
Waukesha vs Castries (Castries is 36% less expensive) Waukesha vs Vieux Fort (Vieux Fort is 34% less expensive)
Jamaica
Waukesha vs Kingston (Kingston is 27% less expensive) Waukesha vs Spanish Town (Spanish Town is 57% less expensive) Waukesha vs Montego Bay (Montego Bay is 44% less expensive) Waukesha vs Half Way Tree (Half Way Tree is 36% less expensive) Waukesha vs May Pen (May Pen is 55% less expensive) Waukesha vs Mandeville (Mandeville is 46% less expensive) Waukesha vs Old Harbour (Old Harbour is 53% less expensive) Waukesha vs Linstead (Linstead is 42% less expensive) Waukesha vs Savanna-la-Mar (Savanna-la-Mar is 38% less expensive) Waukesha vs Port Antonio (Port Antonio is 37% less expensive)
El Salvador
Waukesha vs San Salvador (San Salvador is 34% less expensive) Waukesha vs Santa Ana (Santa Ana is 61% less expensive) Waukesha vs Soyapango (Soyapango is 35% less expensive) Waukesha vs San Miguel (San Miguel is 41% less expensive) Waukesha vs Mejicanos (Mejicanos is 36% less expensive) Waukesha vs Apopa (Apopa is 37% less expensive) Waukesha vs Santa Tecla (Santa Tecla is 34% less expensive) Waukesha vs Ahuachapan (Ahuachapan is 20% less expensive) Waukesha vs Usulutan (Usulutan is 40% less expensive) Waukesha vs Sonsonate (Sonsonate is 51% less expensive)
Antigua And Barbuda
Waukesha vs St. John's (St. John's is 40% less expensive) Waukesha vs All Saints (All Saints is 41% less expensive)
Grenada
Waukesha vs St. George's (St. George's is 41% less expensive) Waukesha vs Grenville (Grenville is 42% less expensive)
Dominica
Waukesha vs Roseau (Roseau is 45% less expensive) Waukesha vs Portsmouth (Portsmouth is 37% less expensive)
Saint Vincent
Waukesha vs Kingstown (Kingstown is 46% less expensive) Waukesha vs Georgetown (Georgetown is 45% less expensive)
Belize
Waukesha vs Belize City (Belize City is 52% less expensive) Waukesha vs San Ignacio (San Ignacio is 40% less expensive) Waukesha vs Belmopan (Belmopan is 60% less expensive) Waukesha vs San Pedro Town (San Pedro Town is 27% less expensive) Waukesha vs Caye Caulker (Caye Caulker is 13% less expensive)
Guatemala
Waukesha vs Guatemala City (Guatemala City is 45% less expensive) Waukesha vs Mixco (Mixco is 65% less expensive) Waukesha vs Coban (Coban is 50% less expensive) Waukesha vs Quetzaltenango (Quetzaltenango is 57% less expensive) Waukesha vs Jalapa (Jalapa is 50% less expensive) Waukesha vs San Miguel Petapa (San Miguel Petapa is 50% less expensive) Waukesha vs Momostenango (Momostenango is 52% less expensive) Waukesha vs Mazatenango (Mazatenango is 52% less expensive) Waukesha vs Flores (Flores is 53% less expensive) Waukesha vs Panajachel (Panajachel is 56% less expensive)
Honduras
Waukesha vs Tegucigalpa (Tegucigalpa is 54% less expensive) Waukesha vs San Pedro Sula (San Pedro Sula is 43% less expensive) Waukesha vs Choloma (Choloma is 67% less expensive) Waukesha vs La Ceiba (La Ceiba is 64% less expensive) Waukesha vs El Progreso (El Progreso is 51% less expensive) Waukesha vs Villanueva (Villanueva is 52% less expensive) Waukesha vs Comayagua (Comayagua is 61% less expensive) Waukesha vs Puerto Cortes (Puerto Cortes is 60% less expensive) Waukesha vs Yoro (Yoro is 60% less expensive) Waukesha vs La Lima (La Lima is 52% less expensive)
Dominican Republic
Waukesha vs Santiago de los Caballeros (Santiago de los Caballeros is 56% less expensive) Waukesha vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 42% less expensive) Waukesha vs Puerto Plata (Puerto Plata is 58% less expensive) Waukesha vs Higuey (Higuey is 58% less expensive) Waukesha vs La Vega (La Vega is 68% less expensive) Waukesha vs San Cristobal (San Cristobal is 54% less expensive) Waukesha vs San Pedro de Macoris (San Pedro de Macoris is 60% less expensive) Waukesha vs San Francisco de Macoris (San Francisco de Macoris is 71% less expensive) Waukesha vs San Juan de la Maguana (San Juan de la Maguana is 66% less expensive) Waukesha vs Bonao (Bonao is 70% less expensive)
Nicaragua
Waukesha vs Managua (Managua is 57% less expensive) Waukesha vs Leon (Leon is 65% less expensive) Waukesha vs Masaya (Masaya is 61% less expensive) Waukesha vs Matagalpa (Matagalpa is 70% less expensive) Waukesha vs Chinandega (Chinandega is 65% less expensive) Waukesha vs Esteli (Esteli is 67% less expensive) Waukesha vs Granada (Granada is 62% less expensive) Waukesha vs Jinotega (Jinotega is 75% less expensive) Waukesha vs Juigalpa (Juigalpa is 63% less expensive) Waukesha vs San Juan del Sur (San Juan del Sur is 51% less expensive)