Wausau, Wisconsin vs. Gainesville, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gainesville, Georgia is 15.6% more expensive than Wausau, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $86,725 in Gainesville, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Wausau, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gainesville, Georgia is more expensive than Wausau, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% more expensive in Gainesville
than in Wausau, Wisconsin
Wausau, WI vs. Gainesville, GA
Compared to Wausau, Gainesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.6% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  9.8% higher
  Health
  1.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower