Muskego, WI vs Waukesha, WI

Waukesha is moderately more affordable than Muskego, with a 12.8% lower cost of living index. Muskego scores 105 compared to 93 for Waukesha, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Muskego can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Muskego is $1,292/month compared to $1,183/month in Waukesha — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Waukesha is more affordable at $286,600 median vs $390,900.

Median household income in Muskego is $116,361 compared to $81,651 in Waukesha (+42.5%). While Muskego is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Muskego spend roughly 13.3% of their income on rent, less than the 17.4% in Waukesha.