Irvine, California vs. Wausau, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wausau, Wisconsin is 55.5% cheaper than Irvine, California.

You would need a salary of $22,253 in Wausau, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Irvine, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wausau, Wisconsin is cheaper than Irvine, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% cheaper in Wausau
than in Irvine, California
Irvine, CA vs. Wausau, WI
Compared to Irvine, Wausau is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.5% 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
  13.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  31.7% lower
  Health
  5.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower

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