Santa Maria, California vs. Wausau, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wausau, Wisconsin is 33.6% cheaper than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $33,196 in Wausau, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wausau, Wisconsin is cheaper than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Wausau
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs. Wausau, WI
Compared to Santa Maria, Wausau is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.6% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  10.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  20.4% lower
  Health
  13.2% lower
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  Personal
  1.5% lower
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