Wausau, Wisconsin vs. Bloomington, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bloomington, Minnesota is 30.5% more expensive than Wausau, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $52,208 in Bloomington, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Wausau, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bloomington, Minnesota is more expensive than Wausau, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% more expensive in Bloomington
than in Wausau, Wisconsin
Wausau, WI vs. Bloomington, MN
Compared to Wausau, Bloomington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.5% 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
  11.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  139.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  36.4% higher
  Health
  22.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% higher