2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Wausau, WI vs Sun Prairie, WI

Change Cities
Highlights
Are people in Sun Prairie older or younger than people in Wausau?
- The Median Age in Sun Prairie is 1.0 years younger than in Wausau.

Are housing costs cheaper in Sun Prairie or Wausau?
- Sun Prairie housing costs are 105.6% more expensive than Wausau housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Sun Prairie or Wausau?
- The average commute for residents of Sun Prairie is 4.6 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 Sun Prairie?
Sun Prairie, WI sits just outside Madison in Dane County offering residents plenty of outdoor recreational activities such as fishing and camping while also providing great dining and shopping options.

 Wausau, WISun Prairie, WIUnited States
 Population  Unlock35,528329,725,481
 Median Income$53,800  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$174,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time15.93  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Wausau    6 Reviews

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

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

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

Reviews for Sun Prairie    4 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

I love it here, the weather is absolutely fantastic if you like freezing your toes off.  More

   |    Reply

Typically cold winters, lots of snow. Summers are typically pleasant, but can be high humidity. Poor Air Quality year round. Mild spring and fall Summer can have  More

   |    Reply

Over 14 years ago

Crime is very low, I seldom feel like I have to lock my car or even my house. The schools here are pretty good, and have no tolerance for bullies (so if you have any,  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Sun Prairie


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.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.