Cranston, Rhode Island vs. Wausau, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wausau, Wisconsin is 27.6% cheaper than Cranston, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $36,176 in Wausau, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Cranston, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wausau, Wisconsin is cheaper than Cranston, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Wausau
than in Cranston, Rhode Island
Cranston, RI vs. Wausau, WI
Compared to Cranston, Wausau is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.6% 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
  13.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.9% lower
  Commute
  29.2% lower
  Health
  12.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.7% lower