Baraboo, Wisconsin vs. Wausau, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wausau, Wisconsin is 0.9% cheaper than Baraboo, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $145,734 in Wausau, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Baraboo, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wausau, Wisconsin is cheaper than Baraboo, Wisconsin
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
9% more expensive in Wausau
than in Baraboo, Wisconsin
Baraboo, WI vs. Wausau, WI
Compared to Baraboo, Wausau is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.9% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% lower
  Commute
  6.8% higher
  Health
  5.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher