Columbia, Missouri vs. Wausau, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wausau, Wisconsin is 10.2% cheaper than Columbia, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $103,218 in Wausau, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wausau, Wisconsin is cheaper than Columbia, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Wausau
than in Columbia, Missouri
Columbia, MO vs. Wausau, WI
Compared to Columbia, Wausau is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  2.7% higher
  Health
  21.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher

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