Pierre, South Dakota vs. Wausau, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wausau, Wisconsin is 5.2% cheaper than Pierre, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $49,308 in Wausau, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Pierre, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wausau, Wisconsin is cheaper than Pierre, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Wausau
than in Pierre, South Dakota
Pierre, SD vs. Wausau, WI
Compared to Pierre, Wausau is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.2% 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
  8.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  31.8% higher
  Health
  16.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher