Marshfield, Wisconsin vs. Wausau, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wausau, Wisconsin is 1.6% cheaper than Marshfield, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $137,778 in Wausau, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Marshfield, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wausau, Wisconsin is cheaper than Marshfield, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Wausau
than in Marshfield, Wisconsin
Marshfield, WI vs. Wausau, WI
Compared to Marshfield, Wausau is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.6% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  0.0% higher
  Health
  9.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher