Wausau, Wisconsin vs. New Brighton, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Brighton, Minnesota is 29.7% more expensive than Wausau, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $97,239 in New Brighton, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Wausau, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Brighton, Minnesota is more expensive than Wausau, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
97% more expensive in New Brighton
than in Wausau, Wisconsin
Wausau, WI vs. New Brighton, MN
Compared to Wausau, New Brighton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.7% 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
  10.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  140.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  39.2% higher
  Health
  22.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% higher