Lake Wissota, WI vs Waukesha, WI

Lake Wissota is moderately more affordable than Waukesha, with a 9.9% lower cost of living index. Lake Wissota scores 89 compared to 99 for Waukesha, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Waukesha can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lake Wissota is $1,029/month compared to $1,167/month in Waukesha — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lake Wissota is more affordable at $318,300 median vs $375,700.

Median household income in Lake Wissota is $101,445 compared to $126,286 in Waukesha (-19.7%). While Waukesha is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lake Wissota spend roughly 12.2% of their income on rent, more than the 11.1% in Waukesha.