Escanaba, Michigan vs. Wausau, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wausau, Wisconsin is 4.9% more expensive than Escanaba, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $36,732 in Wausau, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Escanaba, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wausau, Wisconsin is more expensive than Escanaba, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Wausau
than in Escanaba, Michigan
Escanaba, MI vs. Wausau, WI
Compared to Escanaba, Wausau is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.9% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.3% lower
  Commute
  0.9% lower
  Health
  19.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher