Houston, Texas vs. Wausau, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wausau, Wisconsin is 15.6% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $113,937 in Wausau, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wausau, Wisconsin is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Wausau
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Wausau, WI
Compared to Houston, Wausau is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.6% 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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  36.3% lower
  Health
  3.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher