Minneapolis, Minnesota vs. Wausau, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wausau, Wisconsin is 23.2% cheaper than Minneapolis, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $76,762 in Wausau, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wausau, Wisconsin is cheaper than Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Wausau
than in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN vs. Wausau, WI
Compared to Minneapolis, Wausau is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.2% 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
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  30.1% lower
  Health
  29.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower