Palm Springs, California vs. Wausau, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wausau, Wisconsin is 39.8% cheaper than Palm Springs, California.

You would need a salary of $37,951 in Wausau, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Springs, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wausau, Wisconsin is cheaper than Palm Springs, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Wausau
than in Palm Springs, California
Palm Springs, CA vs. Wausau, WI
Compared to Palm Springs, Wausau is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.8% 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
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.2% lower
  Commute
  41.7% lower
  Health
  12.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower