Rib Lake, Wisconsin vs. Wausau, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wausau, Wisconsin is 3.1% more expensive than Rib Lake, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $51,535 in Wausau, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Rib Lake, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wausau, Wisconsin is more expensive than Rib Lake, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% more expensive in Wausau
than in Rib Lake, Wisconsin
Rib Lake, WI vs. Wausau, WI
Compared to Rib Lake, Wausau is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.1% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  3.2% lower
  Health
  9.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher