Wausau, Wisconsin vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 143.8% more expensive than Wausau, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $18,529 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wausau, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Wausau, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
655% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Wausau, Wisconsin
Wausau, WI vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Wausau, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  143.8% 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
  23.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  683.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% higher
  Commute
  65.7% higher
  Health
  9.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher