Cost of Living Calculator - Naperville, Illinois vs Wausau, Wisconsin


The cost of living in Wausau, Wisconsin is 33.8% cheaper than Naperville, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $49,631 in Wausau, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Naperville, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wausau, Wisconsin is cheaper than Naperville, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Wausau
than in Naperville, Illinois
Naperville, IL vs Wausau, WI
Compared to Naperville, Wausau is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.8% 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
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  40.3% lower
  Health
  4.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% lower

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