Dallas, Texas vs. Wausau, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wausau, Wisconsin is 20.2% cheaper than Dallas, Texas.

You would need a salary of $39,901 in Wausau, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Dallas, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wausau, Wisconsin is cheaper than Dallas, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Wausau
than in Dallas, Texas
Dallas, TX vs. Wausau, WI
Compared to Dallas, Wausau is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.2% 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
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  35.3% lower
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower