What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Wausau, Wisconsin?

Median Home Cost is 268% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Wausau, Wisconsin?

A salary of $75,000 in Wausau, Wisconsin should increase to $140,136 in Washington, District of Columbia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WAUSAU vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Wausau, Wisconsin vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 86.8% more expensive than Wausau, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $140,136 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Wausau, Wisconsin.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Wausau, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
268% more expensive in Washington
than in Wausau, Wisconsin

Wausau, WI vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Wausau, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

86.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

24.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

398.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

12.4% higher

Commute

78.5% higher

Health

2.8% lower

Taxes

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Personal

4.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Wausau, Wisconsin vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Wausau, WI vs. Washington, DC

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