Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. Wausau, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wausau, Wisconsin is 12.3% cheaper than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $43,852 in Wausau, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wausau, Wisconsin is cheaper than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Wausau
than in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA vs. Wausau, WI
Compared to Pittsburgh, Wausau is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.3% 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
  9.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% lower
  Commute
  28.2% lower
  Health
  10.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher