Wausau, Wisconsin vs. Grand Rapids, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Minnesota is 2.6% cheaper than Wausau, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $45,288 in Grand Rapids, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Wausau, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Minnesota is cheaper than Wausau, Wisconsin
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
33% cheaper in Grand Rapids
than in Wausau, Wisconsin
Wausau, WI vs. Grand Rapids, MN
Compared to Wausau, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.6% 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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  14.1% lower
  Health
  13.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower