Wausau, Wisconsin vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 10.0% more expensive than Wausau, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $55,025 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Wausau, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is more expensive than Wausau, Wisconsin
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
135% more expensive in Detroit
than in Wausau, Wisconsin
Wausau, WI vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to Wausau, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
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  10.0% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Median Home Cost
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  Utilities
  4.9% lower
  Commute
  135.2% higher
  Health
  16.8% lower
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  Personal
  4.2% lower
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