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CHICAGO vs. WAUSAU
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Chicago, Illinois vs. Wausau, Wisconsin
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Wausau, Wisconsin is
25.0%
cheaper
than Chicago, Illinois.
You would need a salary of
$127,579
in Wausau, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wausau, Wisconsin is
cheaper
than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Wausau
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Wausau, WI
Compared to Chicago, Wausau is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
25.0% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
5.8% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
51.3% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
1.6% higher
Commute
45.3% lower
Health
11.7% higher
Taxes
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Personal
5.7% lower
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