Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Oregon vs Wausau, Wisconsin


The cost of living in Wausau, Wisconsin is 39.1% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $33,482 in Wausau, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wausau, Wisconsin is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Wausau
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs Wausau, WI
Compared to Portland, Wausau is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.1% 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
  11.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.0% higher
  Commute
  41.6% lower
  Health
  8.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% lower

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