Wayne, New Jersey vs. Wausau, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wausau, Wisconsin is 40.2% cheaper than Wayne, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $29,918 in Wausau, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Wayne, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wausau, Wisconsin is cheaper than Wayne, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Wausau
than in Wayne, New Jersey
Wayne, NJ vs. Wausau, WI
Compared to Wayne, Wausau is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.2% 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
  14.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% lower
  Commute
  45.3% lower
  Health
  2.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower