Zip 53213 (Wauwatosa, WI) Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin?
$4,980 / month
for a family, 7.8% less expensive than the national average A total of $59,760 for the year for a family.
$3,433 / month
for a single person, 28.0% less expensive than the national average A total of $41,200 for the year for a single person.

Wauwatosa cost of living score
88
Less expensive
12.0% lower
than the US average
2.1% lower
than the Wisconsin average
Wauwatosa (zip 53213), Wisconsin gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 88, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 12.0% lower than the U.S. average and 2.1% higher than the average for Wisconsin.

Zip 53213 (Wauwatosa, WI)

Housing costs in Wauwatosa?
A typical home costs $312,700, which is 7.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 28.1% more expensive than the average Wisconsin home, at $244,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Wauwatosa costs $1,230 per month, which is 19.4% more than the national average of $1,030 and 11.4% more than the state average of $1,090.

Can I afford Wauwatosa?
To live comfortably in Wauwatosa (zip 53213), Wisconsin, a minimum annual income of $59,760 for a family, and $41,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Wauwatosa?
The cost of living in 53213 Wauwatosa, WI is slightly above the national average. According to Sperling's Best Places, the overall cost of living index for this area is 108.7, which is 8.7% higher than the U.S. average. The median home price for this area is $298,700, which reflects a 1.6% increase from last year. In addition, the average renter pays an estimated $1,178 per month in rent - a 3% increase from the prior year. The median household income is $74,072 and groceries tend to be around 9% higher than the national average when compared to other places in the United States.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesWauwatosaWisconsinUnited States
    Unlock89.9100.0
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   100=National Average

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