Brighton, Michigan vs. Wausau, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wausau, Wisconsin is 27.3% cheaper than Brighton, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $54,509 in Wausau, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Brighton, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wausau, Wisconsin is cheaper than Brighton, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Wausau
than in Brighton, Michigan
Brighton, MI vs. Wausau, WI
Compared to Brighton, Wausau is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.3% 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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  39.6% lower
  Health
  19.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower