Fort Kent, Maine vs. Wausau, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wausau, Wisconsin is 3.1% more expensive than Fort Kent, Maine.

You would need a salary of $51,535 in Wausau, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Kent, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wausau, Wisconsin is more expensive than Fort Kent, Maine
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
87% more expensive in Wausau
than in Fort Kent, Maine
Fort Kent, ME vs. Wausau, WI
Compared to Fort Kent, Wausau is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.1% 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
  13.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% lower
  Commute
  20.1% higher
  Health
  16.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher