Wausau, Wisconsin vs. Kearney, Nebraska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kearney, Nebraska is 11.0% more expensive than Wausau, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $55,521 in Kearney, Nebraska to maintain the standard of living you have in Wausau, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kearney, Nebraska is more expensive than Wausau, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in Kearney
than in Wausau, Wisconsin
Wausau, WI vs. Kearney, NE
Compared to Wausau, Kearney is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.0% 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
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  22.3% lower
  Health
  50.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower