Penobscot, Maine vs. Wausau, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wausau, Wisconsin is 15.0% cheaper than Penobscot, Maine.

You would need a salary of $42,511 in Wausau, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Penobscot, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wausau, Wisconsin is cheaper than Penobscot, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Wausau
than in Penobscot, Maine
Penobscot, ME vs. Wausau, WI
Compared to Penobscot, Wausau is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.0% 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
  15.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% lower
  Commute
  4.1% lower
  Health
  16.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower