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WAUSAU vs. CHICAGO
Cost of Living Comparison

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Cost of Living Calculator - Wausau, Wisconsin vs Chicago, Illinois

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 33.3% more expensive than Wausau, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $133,251 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Wausau, Wisconsin.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Wausau, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
62% more expensive in Chicago
than in Wausau, Wisconsin

Wausau, WI vs Chicago, IL

Compared to Wausau, Chicago is:

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33.3% higher

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6.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

105.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.6% lower

Commute

82.7% higher

Health

10.5% lower

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Personal

6.0% higher

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