Cost of Living in Waukesha County, WI

Modeled annual cost: $51,745.

Median family income: $130,330.

WI Median $45,266

Waukesha County, WI Affordability at a glance

Median Income

$130,330

Estimated Annual Costs

$51,745

Cost/Income Ratio

39.7%

State Rank

#2Most expensive counties in WI out of 72See Wisconsin county rankings

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Housing is the biggest expense in Waukesha County, WI.

$13,262 per year.*25.63% of total modeled yearly costs.

Cost breakdown

Total

$51,745

Per year

  • Housing:
    $13,26225.6%
  • Transport:
    $12,87324.9%
  • Taxes:
    $10,23819.8%
  • Other Costs:
    $5,50410.6%
  • Healthcare:
    $5,40310.4%
  • Food:
    $4,4668.6%

* Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

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