Milwaukee, Wisconsin vs. Wausau, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wausau, Wisconsin is 4.8% cheaper than Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $74,700 in Wausau, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wausau, Wisconsin is cheaper than Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% cheaper in Wausau
than in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI vs. Wausau, WI
Compared to Milwaukee, Wausau is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.8% 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)
  9.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% lower
  Commute
  25.8% lower
  Health
  5.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher