Waukesha County, WI

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The city

Living in Waukesha, WI

Waukesha sits about 20 miles west of Milwaukee, offering a smaller-city feel with easy access to metro amenities. Known historically for its natural springs, the community blends suburban comfort with a revitalized downtown. Nurses relocating here will find a steady healthcare corridor and a manageable pace of life within commuting distance of southeastern Wisconsin's largest job market.

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Metro price level · Waukesha area: 3% below the national average; BEA index 96.9 (100 = national)
Median gross rent: $1,292/mo; rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income: $130,978/yr; all local households, not nurse pay

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

The reality check

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