Wausau, Wisconsin vs. Hot Springs, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hot Springs, South Dakota is 11.9% more expensive than Wausau, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $55,955 in Hot Springs, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Wausau, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hot Springs, South Dakota is more expensive than Wausau, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Hot Springs
than in Wausau, Wisconsin
Wausau, WI vs. Hot Springs, SD
Compared to Wausau, Hot Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.9% 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
  8.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  101.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  12.0% lower
  Health
  50.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower