What is a pro or con of living in Wausau, Wisconsincompared to Stevens Point, Wisconsin?

Transportation is 10% more expensive in Wausau.

What salary do I need to live in Wausau, Wisconsin copmared to Stevens Point, Wisconsin?

A salary of $100,000 in Stevens Point, Wisconsin should increase to $100,876 in Wausau, Wisconsin (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

STEVENS POINT vs. WAUSAU
Cost of Living Comparison

Stevens Point, Wisconsin vs. Wausau, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wausau, Wisconsin is 0.9% more expensive than Stevens Point, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $100,876 in Wausau, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Stevens Point, Wisconsin.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Wausau, Wisconsin is more expensive than Stevens Point, Wisconsin
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
10% more expensive in Wausau
than in Stevens Point, Wisconsin

Stevens Point, WI vs. Wausau, WI

Compared to Stevens Point, Wausau is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

0.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

31.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

0.9% higher

Commute

11.0% higher

Health

1.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

2.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Stevens Point, Wisconsin vs. Wausau, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

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