Cost of Living Calculator - Wausau, Wisconsin vs Dayton, Minnesota


The cost of living in Dayton, Minnesota is 42.6% more expensive than Wausau, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $106,917 in Dayton, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Wausau, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dayton, Minnesota is more expensive than Wausau, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
175% more expensive in Dayton
than in Wausau, Wisconsin
Wausau, WI vs Dayton, MN
Compared to Wausau, Dayton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.6% 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
  11.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  170.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% higher
  Commute
  47.5% higher
  Health
  22.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% higher

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