Grand Rapids, Minnesota vs. Wausau, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wausau, Wisconsin is 2.7% more expensive than Grand Rapids, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $43,124 in Wausau, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wausau, Wisconsin is more expensive than Grand Rapids, Minnesota
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
49% more expensive in Wausau
than in Grand Rapids, Minnesota
Grand Rapids, MN vs. Wausau, WI
Compared to Grand Rapids, Wausau is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.7% higher
      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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% higher
  Commute
  16.4% higher
  Health
  15.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher