Wausau, Wisconsin vs. Alpharetta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alpharetta, Georgia is 56.7% more expensive than Wausau, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $195,875 in Alpharetta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Wausau, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alpharetta, Georgia is more expensive than Wausau, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
246% more expensive in Alpharetta
than in Wausau, Wisconsin
Wausau, WI vs. Alpharetta, GA
Compared to Wausau, Alpharetta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.7% 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
  12.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  248.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% higher
  Commute
  59.2% higher
  Health
  0.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower