Watertown, Wisconsin vs. Wausau, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wausau, Wisconsin is 8.0% cheaper than Watertown, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $69,007 in Wausau, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Watertown, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wausau, Wisconsin is cheaper than Watertown, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Wausau
than in Watertown, Wisconsin
Watertown, WI vs. Wausau, WI
Compared to Watertown, Wausau is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.0% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  2.1% lower
  Health
  3.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher