St. Paul, Minnesota vs. Wausau, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wausau, Wisconsin is 18.3% cheaper than St. Paul, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $61,308 in Wausau, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wausau, Wisconsin is cheaper than St. Paul, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Wausau
than in St. Paul, Minnesota
St. Paul, MN vs. Wausau, WI
Compared to St. Paul, Wausau is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.3% 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
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  30.8% lower
  Health
  29.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% lower