Cost of Living Calculator - Phoenix, Arizona vs Wausau, Wisconsin


The cost of living in Wausau, Wisconsin is 25.9% cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $55,613 in Wausau, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wausau, Wisconsin is cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Wausau
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs Wausau, WI
Compared to Phoenix, Wausau is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.9% 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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% lower
  Commute
  35.7% lower
  Health
  6.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher

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