Wausau, Wisconsin vs. Compton, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Compton, California is 69.2% more expensive than Wausau, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $84,615 in Compton, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wausau, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Compton, California is more expensive than Wausau, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
215% more expensive in Compton
than in Wausau, Wisconsin
Wausau, WI vs. Compton, CA
Compared to Wausau, Compton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.2% 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
  9.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  262.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  112.3% higher
  Health
  8.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher