Richland, Washington vs. Wausau, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wausau, Wisconsin is 19.6% cheaper than Richland, Washington.

You would need a salary of $40,220 in Wausau, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Richland, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wausau, Wisconsin is cheaper than Richland, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Wausau
than in Richland, Washington
Richland, WA vs. Wausau, WI
Compared to Richland, Wausau is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.6% 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
  9.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.1% higher
  Commute
  4.9% lower
  Health
  13.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% higher