Prospect Heights, Illinois vs. Wausau, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wausau, Wisconsin is 26.9% cheaper than Prospect Heights, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $95,082 in Wausau, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Prospect Heights, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wausau, Wisconsin is cheaper than Prospect Heights, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Wausau
than in Prospect Heights, Illinois
Prospect Heights, IL vs. Wausau, WI
Compared to Prospect Heights, Wausau is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.9% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  37.4% lower
  Health
  11.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower