Watseka, Illinois vs. Rice Lake, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rice Lake, Wisconsin is 22.9% more expensive than Watseka, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $153,592 in Rice Lake, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Watseka, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rice Lake, Wisconsin is more expensive than Watseka, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
155% more expensive in Rice Lake
than in Watseka, Illinois
Watseka, IL vs. Rice Lake, WI
Compared to Watseka, Rice Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.9% higher
      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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  147.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  6.3% higher
  Health
  12.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher