Wausau, Wisconsin vs. Homer, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Homer, Alaska is 30.6% more expensive than Wausau, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $97,984 in Homer, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Wausau, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Homer, Alaska is more expensive than Wausau, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
104% more expensive in Homer
than in Wausau, Wisconsin
Wausau, WI vs. Homer, AK
Compared to Wausau, Homer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.6% 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
  34.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  150.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.6% higher
  Commute
  11.5% lower
  Health
  32.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.3% higher