New Berlin, WI vs Waukesha, WI

Waukesha is moderately more affordable than New Berlin, with a 12.4% lower cost of living index. New Berlin scores 104 compared to 93 for Waukesha, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of New Berlin can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in New Berlin is $1,409/month compared to $1,183/month in Waukesha — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Waukesha is more affordable at $286,600 median vs $343,500.

Median household income in New Berlin is $97,414 compared to $81,651 in Waukesha (+19.3%). While New Berlin is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of New Berlin spend roughly 17.4% of their income on rent, less than the 17.4% in Waukesha.