Palm Desert, California vs. Wausau, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wausau, Wisconsin is 34.7% cheaper than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $19,187 in Wausau, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wausau, Wisconsin is cheaper than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Wausau
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs. Wausau, WI
Compared to Palm Desert, Wausau is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.7% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  14.6% lower
  Commute
  39.7% lower
  Health
  12.6% higher
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  Personal
  3.7% lower
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