Cost of Living Calculator - Preston, Idaho vs Wausau, Wisconsin


The cost of living in Wausau, Wisconsin is 14.4% cheaper than Preston, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $64,173 in Wausau, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Preston, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wausau, Wisconsin is cheaper than Preston, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Wausau
than in Preston, Idaho
Preston, ID vs Wausau, WI
Compared to Preston, Wausau is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.4% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  11.2% lower
  Health
  9.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% higher

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