Wausau, Wisconsin vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 99.0% more expensive than Wausau, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $135,325 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wausau, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Wausau, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
376% more expensive in San Diego
than in Wausau, Wisconsin
Wausau, WI vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Wausau, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  99.0% 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
  19.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  477.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% higher
  Commute
  58.6% higher
  Health
  9.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher