Lombard, Illinois vs. Wausau, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wausau, Wisconsin is 23.5% cheaper than Lombard, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $38,272 in Wausau, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Lombard, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wausau, Wisconsin is cheaper than Lombard, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Wausau
than in Lombard, Illinois
Lombard, IL vs. Wausau, WI
Compared to Lombard, Wausau is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.5% 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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  37.0% lower
  Health
  4.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% lower