Roanoke, Virginia vs. Wausau, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wausau, Wisconsin is 3.5% cheaper than Roanoke, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $168,922 in Wausau, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Roanoke, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wausau, Wisconsin is cheaper than Roanoke, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Wausau
than in Roanoke, Virginia
Roanoke, VA vs. Wausau, WI
Compared to Roanoke, 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  1.6% lower
  Health
  11.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% higher