Lincoln, Nebraska vs. Wausau, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wausau, Wisconsin is 11.9% cheaper than Lincoln, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $39,639 in Wausau, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wausau, Wisconsin is cheaper than Lincoln, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Wausau
than in Lincoln, Nebraska
Lincoln, NE vs. Wausau, WI
Compared to Lincoln, Wausau is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.9% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  0.3% lower
  Health
  26.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher