La Crosse, Wisconsin vs. Wausau, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wausau, Wisconsin is 4.5% cheaper than La Crosse, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $47,749 in Wausau, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wausau, Wisconsin is cheaper than La Crosse, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Wausau
than in La Crosse, Wisconsin
La Crosse, WI vs. Wausau, WI
Compared to La Crosse, Wausau is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.5% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  2.3% higher
  Health
  11.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher