Overview
Cost of Living
Crime
Climate
Interactive Map
Jobs
Education
Economy
Health
Religion
People
Politics & Voting
Housing Stats
Commute Time
Rankings
Upgrade to Premium

2025 Compare Cities Housing:
Elgin, IL vs Wausau, WI

Change Cities
Highlights
- The median age of a home in Elgin is 40.9% younger than the median age of a home in Wausau.
 Elgin, ILWausau, WIUnited States
 Median Home Age44  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$174,800$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months12.6%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock51.1%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.63.3%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$17.3$11.0
 Homes Owned67.6%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock7.3%11.2%
 Homes Rented28.9%  Unlock31.4%
 space
 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Elgin, ILWausau, WIUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,160$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,190  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$700$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,480  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,180$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,230  Unlock$2,160
 space1
 Vacant Housing
 Elgin, ILWausau, WIUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.6%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.3%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.7%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.6%3.6%
 Vacant Other1.5%  Unlock4.1%
 space2
 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Elgin, ILWausau, WIUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock1.1%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9991.2%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock2.7%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9991.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock15.6%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99912.4%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock17.9%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99933.0%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock6.5%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9992.9%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock1.6%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.6%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.1%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.4%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.1%1.1%
 space3
 Housing Units By Year Built
 Elgin, ILWausau, WIUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.2%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock7.4%13.6%
 2000 to 200914.4%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock8.0%13.6%
 1980 to 19899.8%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock13.0%14.8%
 1960 to 196916.6%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock15.5%10.0%
 1940 to 19494.2%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock27.1%12.2%
Transportation
Reviews for Elgin    9 Reviews
Stephanie · Elgin, IL
A nice small city with lots to offer
Over 10 years ago

When I first moved to Elgin 2 years ago I did not like it. I lived in a mobile home park near the river and highway 90 in a senior community that over prices it's lot  More

   |    Reply
Rachel · Elgin, IL
Lived in Elgin, IL since 1994
Over 12 years ago

Hi, as a way of updating the post for Elgin and providing a rebuttal for some of the negative reviews, I've decided to post on this board. I've lived in Elgin since  More

   |    Reply
Leslie · Elgin, IL
My Town... Elgin [:
Over 15 years ago

I have lived in Elgin my whole life and it is very sad to read these comments about my town.... I'm a senior at South Elgin High School and I will be graduating this  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Elgin

See all reviews
Reviews for Wausau    6 Reviews
D · Phoenix, AZ
Wausau in July
Over 6 years ago

I visited Wausau during the summer and it was a very nice change from Phoenix. The people were friendly & helpful. It was a little humid than what I’m used to but  More

   |    Reply
Jeff · Rothschild, WI
Wausau is an armpit community
Over 9 years ago

Beautiful area geographically but beneath that beauty are some of the most overly conservative, unfriendly, judgemental people anywhere. Very hard to make friends here  More

   |    Reply
Robert · Sheridan, WY
A GOOD WORKING CLASS TOWN!
Over 12 years ago

I LIVED IN WAUSAU WI OVER 23 YEARS AGO. I RELOCATED TO WYOMING IN 1990 FOR GOVERMENT POSITION. NOW RETIRED FROM FEDERAL SERVICE, I WILL BE MOVING BACK TO THE UPPER  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Wausau

See all reviews
Most Recent Searches On Compare Cities
Moving from:Moving to:
 Bloomington, IllinoisBeloit, WisconsinCompare
 Sophia, West VirginiaBeckley, West VirginiaCompare
 Eagle, IdahoGreat Falls, VirginiaCompare
 Holland, MichiganMarion, IndianaCompare
 Kennewick, WashingtonReading, PennsylvaniaCompare
 Socastee, South CarolinaBlackville, South CarolinaCompare
 Richmond Hill, GeorgiaClayton, North CarolinaCompare
 Hatboro, PennsylvaniaCrestwood, MissouriCompare
 Crystal Lake, IllinoisNew Orleans, LouisianaCompare
 Front Royal, VirginiaArlington, VirginiaCompare

Learn More About Elgin, Illinois
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Learn More About Wausau, Wisconsin
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

Privacy Policy  •  Terms of Use  •  Returns & Refunds
© Best Places. All rights reserved.