Devils Lake, North Dakota vs. Wausau, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wausau, Wisconsin is 1.3% more expensive than Devils Lake, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $50,628 in Wausau, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Devils Lake, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wausau, Wisconsin is more expensive than Devils Lake, North Dakota
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
52% more expensive in Wausau
than in Devils Lake, North Dakota
Devils Lake, ND vs. Wausau, WI
Compared to Devils Lake, Wausau is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.3% higher
      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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% higher
  Commute
  18.6% higher
  Health
  9.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower