Omaha, Nebraska vs. Wausau, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wausau, Wisconsin is 10.2% cheaper than Omaha, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $44,878 in Wausau, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Omaha, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wausau, Wisconsin is cheaper than Omaha, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Wausau
than in Omaha, Nebraska
Omaha, NE vs. Wausau, WI
Compared to Omaha, Wausau is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  7.2% lower
  Health
  14.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% higher

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