Cost of Living Calculator - Lafayette, Indiana vs Wausau, Wisconsin


The cost of living in Wausau, Wisconsin is 1.5% more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $76,141 in Wausau, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wausau, Wisconsin is more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
19% more expensive in Wausau
than in Lafayette, Indiana
Lafayette, IN vs Wausau, WI
Compared to Lafayette, Wausau is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% lower
  Commute
  5.6% higher
  Health
  6.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% higher

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