Wausau, Wisconsin vs. Missoula, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Missoula, Montana is 39.1% more expensive than Wausau, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $125,174 in Missoula, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Wausau, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Missoula, Montana is more expensive than Wausau, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
193% more expensive in Missoula
than in Wausau, Wisconsin
Wausau, WI vs. Missoula, MT
Compared to Wausau, Missoula is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.1% 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
  13.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  173.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% lower
  Commute
  2.4% higher
  Health
  3.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower