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Wausau, WI vs Baker City, OR

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Are people in Baker City older or younger than people in Wausau?
- The Median Age in Baker City is 3.9 years older than in Wausau.

Are housing costs cheaper in Baker City or Wausau?
- Baker City housing costs are 27.1% more expensive than Wausau housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Baker City or Wausau?
- The average commute for residents of Baker City is 0.1 minutes longer than it is for residents of Wausau.

Things to do in Wausau?
Wausau, Wisconsin lies within Marathon County giving people a variety of culture attractions ranging from Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum to Rib Mountain State Park combined with stores like Wausau Center and local food spots like Buffalo Wild Wings.

Things to do in Baker City?
Baker City OR situated northeastern edge Oregon along Snake River border Idaho this beautiful mountainous region boasts breathtaking views abundant wildlife scenic countryside makes excellent destination outdoor recreational activities hunting fishing hiking snow skiing biking

 Wausau, WIBaker City, ORUnited States
 Population  Unlock9,998329,725,481
 Median Income$53,800  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$174,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time15.93  Unlock26.38
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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

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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

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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

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Reviews for Baker City    2 Reviews
Janet · Baker City, OR
Crime is rampant and the District Attorney is lazy
Over 14 years ago

You can be the victim of a violent crime here and the police and the DA don't give a damn. If youre cousins...and EVERYBODY is cousins, then they'll cover your ass even  More

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Josh · Baker City, OR
all year recreation
Over 17 years ago

I live in Baker City Oregon and have one of the most untapped areas for outdoor recreation that I have came across. I live between two sets of mountains the Elkhorn  More

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