Wausau, Wisconsin vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 11.0% more expensive than Wausau, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $69,957 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Wausau, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is more expensive than Wausau, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Grand Rapids
than in Wausau, Wisconsin
Wausau, WI vs. Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Wausau, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.0% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% higher
  Commute
  25.5% higher
  Health
  17.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower