The Villages, Florida vs. Wausau, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wausau, Wisconsin is 18.3% cheaper than The Villages, Florida.

You would need a salary of $61,246 in Wausau, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in The Villages, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wausau, Wisconsin is cheaper than The Villages, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Wausau
than in The Villages, Florida
The Villages, FL vs. Wausau, WI
Compared to The Villages, Wausau is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.3% 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
  10.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% lower
  Commute
  10.0% lower
  Health
  0.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower