Wausau, Wisconsin vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 2.4% cheaper than Wausau, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $97,643 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Wausau, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Wausau, Wisconsin
• Miscellaneous is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Miscellaneous
10% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Wausau, Wisconsin
Wausau, WI vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Wausau, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.4% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  1.5% lower
  Health
  4.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% lower