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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Wausau, WI vs Watertown, WI

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Are people in Watertown older or younger than people in Wausau?
- The Median Age in Watertown is 0.8 years older than in Wausau.

Are housing costs cheaper in Watertown or Wausau?
- Watertown housing costs are 38.4% more expensive than Wausau housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Watertown or Wausau?
- The average commute for residents of Watertown is 6.8 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 Watertown?
Watertown is an incorporated city sitting within Jefferson County, Wisconsin featuring plenty of activities such as exploring its multiple parks convenienty situated close by plus nearby Cambridge City Park offers stunning views suitable for outdoor activities. Additionally there are numerous shops and eateries providing unique items or delicious cuisine ideal for any budget during their stay here!

 Wausau, WIWatertown, WIUnited States
 Population  Unlock23,030329,725,481
 Median Income$53,800  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$174,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.4%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 Watertown    1 Reviews
Michael · Watertown, WI
Lower cost than many places
Over 19 years ago

I have lived in Watertown for over two years now and I find the price to be lower here than most other areas in southeastern Wisconsin. It is also close enought to both  More

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