Wausau, Wisconsin vs. Ludington, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ludington, Michigan is 2.2% cheaper than Wausau, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $48,883 in Ludington, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Wausau, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ludington, Michigan is cheaper than Wausau, Wisconsin
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
28% cheaper in Ludington
than in Wausau, Wisconsin
Wausau, WI vs. Ludington, MI
Compared to Wausau, Ludington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.2% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  4.9% lower
  Health
  17.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower