Rockford, Michigan vs. Wausau, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wausau, Wisconsin is 22.3% cheaper than Rockford, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $38,862 in Wausau, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockford, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wausau, Wisconsin is cheaper than Rockford, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Wausau
than in Rockford, Michigan
Rockford, MI vs. Wausau, WI
Compared to Rockford, Wausau is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.3% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  26.2% lower
  Health
  21.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher