Pewaukee, WI vs Wauwatosa, WI

Wauwatosa is moderately more affordable than Pewaukee, with a 13.8% lower cost of living index. Pewaukee scores 114 compared to 100 for Wauwatosa, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Pewaukee can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Pewaukee is $1,485/month compared to $1,373/month in Wauwatosa — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wauwatosa is more affordable at $307,600 median vs $434,700.

Median household income in Pewaukee is $112,093 compared to $93,859 in Wauwatosa (+19.4%). While Pewaukee is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Pewaukee spend roughly 15.9% of their income on rent, less than the 17.6% in Wauwatosa.