Las Cruces, New Mexico vs. Wausau, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wausau, Wisconsin is 3.5% cheaper than Las Cruces, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $42,472 in Wausau, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wausau, Wisconsin is cheaper than Las Cruces, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Wausau
than in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Las Cruces, NM vs. Wausau, WI
Compared to Las Cruces, Wausau is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.5% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% lower
  Commute
  2.6% higher
  Health
  13.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher