Cost of Living Calculator - Joliet, Illinois vs Wausau, Wisconsin


The cost of living in Wausau, Wisconsin is 4.2% cheaper than Joliet, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $21,084 in Wausau, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Joliet, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wausau, Wisconsin is cheaper than Joliet, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Wausau
than in Joliet, Illinois
Joliet, IL vs Wausau, WI
Compared to Joliet, Wausau is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.2% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  19.4% lower
  Health
  2.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% higher

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