Rock Island, Illinois vs. Wausau, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wausau, Wisconsin is 11.6% more expensive than Rock Island, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $44,654 in Wausau, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Rock Island, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wausau, Wisconsin is more expensive than Rock Island, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Wausau
than in Rock Island, Illinois
Rock Island, IL vs. Wausau, WI
Compared to Rock Island, Wausau is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.6% higher
      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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% higher
  Commute
  2.4% lower
  Health
  4.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher