Wausau, Wisconsin vs. Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 1.7% cheaper than Wausau, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $34,392 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Wausau, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is cheaper than Wausau, Wisconsin
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
9% cheaper in Cedar Rapids
than in Wausau, Wisconsin
Wausau, WI vs. Cedar Rapids, IA
Compared to Wausau, Cedar Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.7% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% higher
  Commute
  9.2% lower
  Health
  4.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower