What does housing cost in Waukesha in 2026?

Housing in Waukesha runs to about €1,011 per month for a reference home of 45 m².

What is the average rent in Waukesha?

Asking rent in Waukesha stands at 1,183 €/month.

What are property prices in Waukesha?

To buy in Waukesha, expect 286,600 €.

Cost of Living in Waukesha, 2026: Rent, Groceries, Transport

Cost of living in Waukesha — 2026

Waukesha has 70,779 residents and lies in Wisconsin. Median rent there comes to roughly €1,011 per month in 2026. To buy, expect 244,978 €. Median income is 69,793 €/year, meaning reference rent absorbs about 17% of monthly income.

Cost of living in Waukesha

Rent

Median rent: 1,011 €/month

Buy

Median home value: 244,978 €

Income

Median household income: 69,793 €/year

Local taxes

Median property tax paid: 3,782 €/year

Quality of life — Waukesha

Rent burdenShare of household income spent on rent — US Census ACS 5-year 2023

29,3 %

Poverty rateShare of the population below the poverty line — US Census ACS 5-year 2023

10 %

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