Sioux Falls, South Dakota vs. Wausau, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wausau, Wisconsin is 11.3% cheaper than Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $88,670 in Wausau, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wausau, Wisconsin is cheaper than Sioux Falls, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Wausau
than in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Sioux Falls, SD vs. Wausau, WI
Compared to Sioux Falls, Wausau is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.3% 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
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  1.3% higher
  Health
  4.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower

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